Medical Technologist - Hematology jobs in New Britain, CT

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Job Title:Staff Nurse CNII-Medical Oncology & Hematology

Department:81018-Neag Cancer Center (JDH)

Location:Farmington

FTE%:1

Shift

Search #:2024-795

Closing Date:02/22/2024

Recruiter:McNamara, Elizabeth

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UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled oncology RN that will be responsible for performing a full range of tasks in providing nursing holistic care to assigned patients. This position is located in the award winning Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion. This position will be within the coverage pool for medical oncology and hematology oncology.

BENEFITSFOR THI POSITION INCLUDE:

Competitive pay structures

Desirable day shift with major holidays off

$10,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants

Industry leading, affordable access to medical, dental, vision, life and retirement benefits

Tuition waivers and reimbursements for self and dependents

Easy access to I-84, Rte 9 and surrounding Greater Hartford communities

Organizational culture focused on diversity and inclusion, innovation and patient experience

State of the art, award winning campus environment with ideal parking

SCHEDULE: This is a full time position, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, minor holidays as needed; 60 minute unpaid meal break.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients.

Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient.

Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related therapy/personal needs.

Organizes/coordinates patient care.

Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans.

Participates in staff/patient care conferences; assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff; guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care; performs related duties as required.

Primary responsibilities include patient teaching, care coordination, providing supportive care, and assisting with clinic flow.

Directs nursing care involved, includes blood draws, implanted port access, flushing central lines, IV fluids, pain management, blood product infusions, chemotherapy/infusion therapies and injections.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Must work closely with nursing in the Cancer Center clinics and chemotherapy APRNs.

Communication is key to making this position a team approach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing

Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures

Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills

Proven ability to establish priorities and manage effectively.

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT; graduation from an accredited nursing program.

Minimum 1 year acute care experience.

PREFERRED:

BSN or actively enrolled in a BSN program.

Oncology experience

Hematology experience

Outpatient clinic experience

EPIC charting experience

MINIMUM SALARY: $80,558.00 more based on experience

Why UConn Health

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

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