Transfusion & Oncology Specialist

About the Organization

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses, and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and beyond. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees working to change health care for the better.

About the Role

Responsible for providing parenteral therapy to stable, adult outpatients in a hospital-based outpatient infusion center, as well as patients under Norwalk Health Services Corporation auspices.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Nursing Standards of Practice including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Practices according to unit-based protocols.
• Administers medication/IV solution according to Norwalk Hospital policy and procedure; consults appropriate resources for information as needed.
• Follows chemotherapy administration according to Norwalk Hospital policy/procedure; consults appropriate resources for information as needed.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family or significant others.
• Plans and provides appropriate instruction.
• Assesses and documents effectiveness of teaching.
• Participates in unit-based activities and Norwalk Hospital Committees.
• Attends staff development continuing education programs, JCAHO, and OSHA programs annually.
• Maintains and updates educational record.
• Participates in professional organizations.
• Maintains a positive working environment through personal example and fostering teamwork.
• Facilitates patient care and delegates responsibilities to other team members to provide a therapeutic environment.
• Assumes role of charge RN and demonstrates independent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates good organizational and prioritization skills; assists in orientation and teaching of nursing personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Requirements

• Current CT RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Oncology, and IV Therapy preferred.
• Oncology Chemotherapy and Biological Therapy Certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Zero to six months of experience.
• Excellent IV insertion skills.
• Working knowledge of chemotherapeutic agents and advanced technical clinical familiarity with indwelling central venous catheter devices.
• Working knowledge of the CQI process and ICD-9 codes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a close team setting and under the guidance of the Medical Director.

Working Conditions

• Some manual skills/motor coordination and finger dexterity required.
• Little or no potential for occupational risk.
• Sedentary/light effort; may exert up to 10 lbs. force.
• Generally pleasant working conditions.

Pay

Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 hourly