What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse CNII-Medical Oncology & Hematology Clinic, 2025-250 position at University of Connecticut (Uconn) Health?
Job Detail
Job Title:Staff Nurse CNII-Medical Oncology & Hematology Clinic
Department:81018-Neag Cancer Center (JDH)
Location:Farmington
FTE%:1
Shift1
Search #:2025-250
Closing Date:
Recruiter:McNamara, Elizabeth
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UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled oncology RN that will be responsible for performing a full range of tasks in providing nursing holistic care to assigned patients. This position is located in the award winning Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion. This position will be within the coverage pool for medical oncology and hematology oncology.
BENEFITSFOR THI POSITION INCLUDE:
Competitive pay structures
Desirable day shift with major holidays off
$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants
Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits
Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents
Easy access to I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding Greater Hartford communities
Organizational culture focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and patient experience
State of the art, award winning campus environment with ideal parking
SCHEDULE: This is a full time position, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, minor holidays as needed; 60 minute unpaid meal break.
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.
Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans.
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.
Primary responsibilities include patient teaching, care coordination, providing supportive care, and assisting with clinic flow.
Direct nursing care involved, includes blood draws, implanted port access, flushing central lines, pain management, chemotherapy/other medications given via injections. Answering phone call triages and problem-solving to meet patient care needs while working with the clinical team. Ability to work in a team environment. This position may work closely with nursing in the chemotherapy infusion room but does not directly cover or administer infusion therapies
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must work closely with nursing in the Cancer Center clinics and chemotherapy APRNs.
Communication is key to making this position a team approach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing
Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures
Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to establish priorities and manage effectively.
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.
Minimum 1 year acute care nursing experience.
PREFERRED:
BSN or actively enrolled in a BSN program.
Oncology experience
Hematology experience
Outpatient clinic experience
EPIC charting experience
MINIMUM SALARY: $80,558.00 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.
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