Pediatric Chemotherapy/Infusion RN; Registered Nurse

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family encompasses an understanding and integration of cultural and diversity into practice
• Communicates and works collaboratively with the patient, family and health care team members
• Respects the patient's values, preferences, expressed needs and knowledge of the healthcare situation in holistic data collection, in formulating health care outcomes and in the evaluation process

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.
• 2 years acute care experience required with pediatric experience preferred.
• 2 years infusion experience required, chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and strong IV skills required.
• Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Clinical specialty certification highly encouraged.
• Must be able to assist pushing/pulling/lifting patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.

Special Skills

• Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs.
• All RNs are encouraged to advance through the SPIRE clinical advancement program.