What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Oncology Practice position at Backus Hospital?
Location Detail: 584 Norwich Rd Plainfield (10369)
Shift Detail: Monday-Friday
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The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute focuses on offering our cancer patients an unparalleled network of coordinated services– all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.
Registered Nurse (RN) will work in our Medical Oncology Practice providing holistic, quality nursing care for patients/families and/or others for a patient population within the practice. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following:
- Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up including, but not exclusive to: providers, social work, dietician, integrative medicine, pharmacy, navigators, laboratory, radiation therapy, genetics, and clinical research.
- 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 care.
- Participates in the implementation of clinical support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the health-care continuum.
- Engages in and aligns with the HHC Cancer Institute at the local, regional and system level
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Connecticut RN License
Education:
- BSN strongly preferred
- OCN Preferred
- BLS Required at time of hire.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of Previous Oncology Nursing experience strongly preferred
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan