What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse RN FT Nights Medical Oncology position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: At Saint Mary’s Hospital, our Medical Oncology Registered Nurses (RNs) provide specialized, compassionate care to hospitalized patients undergoing cancer treatment. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in administering therapies, managing symptoms, and supporting patients and their families throughout their cancer journey. If you’re passionate about oncology and want to make a meaningful impact, this could be the career for you. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program required; BSN preferred. Licensure: Current and valid Connecticut RN license. Experience: Minimum of 1 year in an acute inpatient setting. Certifications: BLS or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Work Schedule: Full-time 36 hours, Night 12-hour shifts- 7p to 7:30a Schedule Weekend & Holidays are required. Key Responsibilities Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and document clinical progress. Medication Administration: Deliver oncology-specific treatments with attention to accurate dosing, monitoring, and documentation. Patient & Family Education: Provide clear, empathetic education on diagnoses, treatments, and self-care strategies. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with physicians and healthcare teams to monitor neurological status, cognitive function, motor skills, and sensory responses. 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 Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.