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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Day Kimball Health is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our Oncology Department in Putnam, CT! Our Oncology team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout their cancer journey.
If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise and compassion truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Hours: Per Diem
Days, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Weekends required: no Per Diem Requirement: Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per month. Registered Nurse
Accrued Sick Time 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution Pet Insurance Competitive Shift Differential Pay for Performance Registered Nurse (RN)
As the per diem Oncology Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility. Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities: Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency. Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling. Meets the physical demands of the position.
Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress. Meets skill certification requirements for designated units. According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary. Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately. Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred. Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred. Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.
Day Kimball Health? You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals while providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients—all while enjoying the flexibility of a per diem schedule. Ready to make a difference?
We’d love to have you join our team! Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
$36.50 - $62.29 per hour
About the role
Our Oncology team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout their cancer journey. If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise and compassion truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!