Medical Infusion RN (Bennett Cancer Center), Fulltime

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Medical Infusion RN for the Bennett Cancer Center!

This is a Fulltime Monday through Friday, hours are between 8am and 6pm!

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

• As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Oncology Infusion Suite is responsible for the coordination and delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice, Nursing Code of Ethics and State and Federal guidelines. The RN supports seamless patient care. The RN adheres to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. The RN ensures provision of safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture. Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greet patients, documents patients concern, questions etc…accompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patients for physical exam. Initial patient interview; reviewing patient medical profile, H&P and document in EMR/manual charting as appropriate
• Provides direct patient care and administers parenteral agents to patients receiving anticancer therapies in the Infusion Suite of BCC.
• Adheres to principles and best practice standards for administration of anti-cancer therapies as outlined in the ASCO/ONS Safety Standards Including Standards for the Safe Administration and Management of Oral Chemotherapy.
• Collaborates with the patient's physician, advanced practice provider, pharmacist, and peers within the Infusion Suite and BCC to develop a plan of care for the patient reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
• Involves patient, family, and health care team in implementing the patient's plan of care.
• Assesses patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care and makes appropriate referrals based on the patient's needs i.e., standard triggers for Social Work and Nutrition interventions, and communicates and documents assessments and referrals in patient's EMR.
• Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care, and patient understanding of treatment plan and discharge teaching.
• Documents pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
• Based on patient's assessed and documented learning needs, and in collaboration with members of the health care team, the Oncology Nurse provides patient education regarding the patient's schedule of treatment, oral and parenteral therapies administered, symptom management, and psychosocial support.
• Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence-based practice.
• Assures safe and accurate administration of complex chemotherapy regimens.
• Identifies side effects or therapy related symptoms.
• Minimize discomfort to patients during IV access; promote patient confidence in their care and prevent complications associated with therapy.
• Facilitates patient understanding of therapy, self-care measures to minimize side effects, promotes wellness behaviors and focus to foster maximum quality of Life.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and teaching/learning skills to facilitate patient and family understanding of disease process, chemotherapy treatments and wellness behaviors to assist patients in quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT
• BLS Certification
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider course required
• ONC certification preferred
• Excellent customer service / communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org [http://www.stamfordhealth.org/]. Like us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StamfordHealth/] and follow us on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stamfordhosp], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stamfordhealth/], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/stamfordhospital], and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/stamford-health].

Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.