Registered Nurse, 2East-Oncology, MMH
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
This position is 3, 8-hour shifts! POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing
the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect
patient centered care. Coordinates patient care by working
collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Communicates, as
appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care to the patient population served. Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing. Current licensure in the state of
Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
upon hire or receive certification within the new employee
introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency
during employment with ECHN in this role. COMPETENCIES: Able to
communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Possesses basic computer skills. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. Job-Specific Competency 1. Performs population specific
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical and
surgical patients condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects. 2.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of development of the
adult and geriatric population and the skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care to patients served. Able to interpret data
about the patient status in order to identify each patients
age-specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. 3.
Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management
tools and techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding
pain management. Documentation reflects assessments, interventions
and evaluation of effectiveness. 4. Develops and revises
individualized plans of care as indicated by assessment and patient
response to treatment. Evaluates overall plan daily for
effectiveness. Involves the patient and family in the formulation
of goals. 5. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of
medications and their correct administration based on age of the
patient and their clinical condition. 6. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
promotes positive patient outcomes. 7. Documents the nursing
process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the
appropriate tools. 8. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible,
organized and function under stressful situations. Utilizes
critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and
delegation. 9. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified
learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is
included in teaching as appropriate. 10. Demonstrates autonomous
practice, consistent with evidence-based standards. Pursues
personal and professional growth and development. Serves as a
professional role model and mentor. 11. Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patients condition for safe transfer of
care. 12. Demonstrates knowledge of antineoplastic therapy;
physical and psychological effects, side effects, risks and
benefits. 13. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of antineoplastic
agents, method of administration, rate of delivery, drug properties
and ability to handle agents safely. 14. Ensures continuous
monitoring for patients on remote telemetry. 15. Provides immediate
assessment and intervention as indicated/directed by staff
monitoring telemetry as related to monitor findings.
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