Location: Waterbury,CT, USA
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Here at Saint Mary's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Dept. you will be part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up including, but not limited to: Laboratory, radiation therapy, genetics, clinical research, social work, and pharmacy.
What you will do
Practices safe administration of infusions, injections, and transfusions. Administers chemotherapy/Biotherapy, perform patient assessments, provides symptom management and patient and family education.
Minimum Qualifications
* Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduates preferred.
* Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
* Certification: BLS required. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy card strongly preferred.
Work Schedule: Full time 40 hours Monday Thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm- no weekends
Additional Info:
* Scheduling patients for treatments and triaging of patient phone calls.
* Manage a caseload of patients receiving a variety of infusion therapies on an outpatient basis.
* Collaboration with referring physician offices to coordinate one time or ongoing therapies.
* Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively while continuing to provide the safest, highest quality of care.
* Other duties as assigned.
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in?Waterbury, CT,?and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside,?you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients, and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.