Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Oncology/Medical-Surgical

About the role

At Saint Mary’s Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Oncology/Medical-Surgical delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with cancer diagnoses and other acute medical conditions in an inpatient setting. This role is essential in providing specialized oncology treatments, managing complex medical-surgical needs, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and supporting patients and their families throughout their treatment and recovery journey. Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has proudly served Waterbury, Connecticut, and the surrounding communities since 1909. As a member of Trinity Health Of New England, Saint Mary’s is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care through advanced clinical services, innovative treatments, and a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to oncology and medical-surgical patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, recognize changes in clinical status, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and oncology treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Manage symptoms related to cancer treatment, chronic illness, and acute medical conditions while promoting patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, rehabilitation specialists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, symptom management, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation while adhering to quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current and valid Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of one year of acute care inpatient nursing experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred: One or more years of Medical-Surgical and/or Oncology nursing experience in an acute inpatient setting.
• Preferred: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Schedule

Full-Time, 30 Hours/Night Shift (3-12 Hours 1st week then 2-12 the following week); Rotating Every 3rd Weekend / Every Other Holiday.