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Job Title:Staff Nurse CNII-Med/Surg Oncology

Department:81019-Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit

Location:Farmington

FTE%:0.9

Shift3

Search #:2024-794

Closing Date:02/22/2024

Recruiter:McNamara, Elizabeth

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UConn Health is searching for a Medical/Surgical Oncology Nurse to join our patient-focused care team at our new, state of the art facility. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS OFFERED:

Industry-leading health insurance options and affordability

$10,000 Sign on bonus (prorated by the job assignment)

Shift Differentials for off shifts

Multi-channel retirement options (pension and match options)

Tuition waiver and reimbursement for employees and qualified family members

Quick commute access from I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding areas

State of the art facility and campus

SCHEDULE: rotating weekends and holidays. 30 minute unpaid lunch.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients

Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient

Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related/therapy/personal needs

Organizes/coordinates patient care and collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans. Also, participates in staff/patient care conferences

Assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff; guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care; performs related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing

Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures

Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT; graduation from an accredited nursing program.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 1 year current Med/Surg nursing experience

Must possess and maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. This is the only accepted credential.

Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within six (6) months of hire and

STRONGLY PREFERRED:

BSN or ADN/ASN and active enrollment in a BSN program

Oncology and chemo nursing experience

Chemotherapy certification

Epic Experience.

MINIMUM full time equivalent salary: $78,582 more based on experience.

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow. UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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