Registered Nurse RN, Radiation Oncology

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

The radiation oncology nurse coordinates the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for patients under their care to ensure continuity and provide the highest quality patient care. The nurse is accountable for patient and family teaching discussing treatment process and goals, direct patient care, assessing patients at the start of treatment and throughout, symptom/side effect management as patient condition changes, and counseling.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Exceptional Patient Care: Contributes to overall quality of nursing care through performance improvement techniques that impact patient care positively.
• Excellent Communicator: Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with admin, colleagues, patients and family member.
• Strong Educator: Educate patients and family members so that they have a transparent understanding of the care being provided.
• Technical Familiarity: Understanding in computer-based applications (E-MAR, clinical documentation), email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Active Teamwork: Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred.
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
• Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC). ACLS, Stroke Certification preferred
• Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, Oncology preferred
  
  

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm; no weekends/holidays
• This position sits in our Enfield Cancer Center
• Award-winning Hospitals and departments
• Day one benefits!
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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.