TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Oncology RN in New Haven, Connecticut, 06510!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Oncology Clinic
Duration: 10 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
License: Required
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must-Have:
Surgical experience
Charge experience
Community hospital experience
Description:
These needs are specifically for winter coverage for one 10-week contract.
Local radius restrictions are waived for this assignment.
Must start by the specified start date.
No holiday requirements.
No more than 5 days off during the contract.
Managing and responding to patient messages through the electronic in-basket.
Providing patient education related to oncology diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
Performing phone triage and determining appropriate follow-up or escalation in the outpatient oncology clinic setting.
Care coordination including tests, referrals, appointments, and other aspects of the patient's plan of care.
Support clinic workflows for a designated outpatient oncology team by assisting with documentation, care coordination, patient education, and follow-up needs.
Collaborating with the multidisciplinary oncology team to address patient needs and maintain continuity of care.
Patients seen include breast surgery and plastic surgery patients.
Type of facility: Short-term acute care.
Total staffed beds: Over 1,500.
Charting system used is electronic.
Daily patient population includes adults and geriatrics.
Interdisciplinary support includes interpretation services, pharmacy, and social services.
Patient diagnoses include breast and plastic surgery cases.