Per Diem Clinical RN- Oncology department- Norwalk, CT

Per Diem Clinical RN- Oncology department- Norwalk CT in Norwalk CT United States

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Per Diem Clinical RN- Oncology department- Norwalk CT Location: Norwalk CT, United States Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 0.01 FTE Non-Exempt Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: Max of 3 days per week, days are variable (8 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5 pm) Date Posted: Mar 10, 2026 Share Apply Now See whats possible in our system of care

Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

Description Per Diem Clinical RN Coordinator- Oncology position in Norwalk, CT Max of 3 days per week, Monday-Friday, days are variable, shifts 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

When you join our growing multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization, and work-life balance. We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OBGYN, bariatric surgical, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Summary The Clinical RN Coordinator-Oncology/Hematology coordinates the clinical and administrative activities related to the outpatient physicians practice to ensure high-quality, safe patient care is delivered for this high-risk disease-specific population.

Responsibilities:

• Assists supervising physician with patient visit in the exam room, including physical assessment and health history. Coordinates care with the infusion staff.
• Responds to and refers incoming patient care-related phone calls appropriately. Instructs patient and caregivers regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Collects and tracks clinical data, including laboratory, radiology, and pathology for patients to ensure receipt of ordered tests.
• Reviews abnormal data with primary physician, advises patients of results, and coordinates need for specific intervention, i.e., further testing, medication implementation, or changes, or referral as appropriate to other providers or agencies.
• Develops treatment plans/schema to ensure appropriate oncologic treatment per NCCN and ASCO guidelines will be provided to the patient in conjunction with primary physician. Orders and documents delivery of prescribed interventions utilizing Intellidose computer system, ensures doses are calculated based on patients laboratory data and performance status to support treatment regimen/doses to ensure patient safety.
• Educates patient and caregivers on all aspects of cancer treatment, with distribution and explanation of current literature, including oral and parental administration, safe handling procedures to ensure understanding of risks, benefits, how to identify, manage, and report side effects of chemotherapy.
• Ensures oncology/hematology patients receive best-quality care by participating in performance improvement activities as designated by Chief of Oncology or Nurse Manager.
• Conducts and ensures patients are enrolled in and comply with mandated education and prescribed safety programs to ensure precautions are taken before, during, and after therapy.
• Assists in the training of newly-hired nurses in the care, triage, and complete assessment of quality and scope of practice. Supervises medical assistant and medical secretary to ensure excellent care is provided to patients.
• Establishes and maintains understanding of billing and coding regulations, including CPT, ICD, HCPCS, and third-party billing to ensure compliance as well as maintaining fiscal viability for the organization. Provides medical information to insurance companies to obtain/reimbursement for ordered tests or prescription medication, including chemotherapy agents. Maintains medical records and provides appropriate documentation per department guidelines/standards.
• Assists physician in participation in quality reporting programs.
• Performs routine diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts, electrocardiograms, and phlebotomies. Assists physician with routine outpatient procedures, i.e., paracentesis, bone marrow biopsy, and aspirations. Performs access and maintenance of port-a-caths and central lines.
• Works with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate services for the Oncology/Hematology patient, i.e., referring and primary care physicians, radiation therapy, inpatient treatment, palliative care, survivorship programs, hospice, home care, social work, nurse, and financial navigators, dietary, respiratory agencies, community support programs to provide excellent quality care for the high-risk complex population.
• Maintains medical equipment, including code cart, CBC machine, INR machine, and automated blood pressure machines to ensure compliance with hospital standards.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education ASSOCIATES LVL DGRE

Other Information Required State of CT RN license. Minimum Experience: three years Desired BSN preferred. Oncology Nursing Society OCN certification Oncology Nursing preferred.

Working Conditions Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Credentials RN Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT Org Unit: 531 Department: NW Oncology Exempt: No Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health.

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable, e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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