Registered Nurse, Per-diem, Oncology
Putnam, Connecticut
As the per diem Oncology Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Day Kimball Healthcare is a community hospital.
- Shift and hours
- Days, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Unit and setting
- Oncology Department · Clinic Our Oncology team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout their cancer journey.individuals and families throughout their cancer journey
- License
- RN license Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).Current Connecticut RN license or multi-state NLC
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Connecticut RN license or multi-state NLC Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Check your license
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Also asks
- Skill certification requirements for designated units Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
- Also asks
- Ability to navigate various computer software programs Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
- Also asks
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course within 3 months of hire Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.
Preferred
- Certification
- Oncology Nursing (OCN) certification Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
- Education
- BSN
- Experience
- 2 years ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred.
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Competitive Shift Differential
- Extra pay
- Competitive shift differential
- Pay reviews
- Pay for performance
Benefits
- BenefitsAccrued sick timeAccrued Sick Time
- Benefits401K plan with eligible employer contribution401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
- BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
- BenefitsCompetitive shift differentialCompetitive Shift Differential
- BenefitsPay for performancePay for Performance
The role and schedule
- Patients
- patients older than 18 Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling.
- Day to day
- Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency.
- Day to day
- Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order
- Day to day
- Understanding of chemotherapy dosing, frequency, NCCN guidelines and HD safe handling
- Day to day
- Meets the physical demands of the position Meets the physical demands of the position.
- Day to day
- Copes with and functions under stress Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
- Day to day
- Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs by age and developmental level According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
- Day to day
- Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates goals as necessary Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
- Day to day
- Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
- Weekends
- Weekends not required Weekends required: no
- Details
- Minimum 32 hours per month Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per month.
- Details
- Smoke-free environment Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
The workplace
You would be walking into Day Kimball Hospital at 320 Pomfret Street in Putnam—a roughly 104-bed non-profit community hospital that anchors an integrated system of medical group offices, four outpatient centers, home care, and hospice across northeastern Connecticut. The place…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Original listing
Posted on Day Kimball Healthcare’s careers page.
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Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Day Kimball Health is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our Oncology Department in Putnam, CT!
Our Oncology team provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families throughout their cancer journey. If you’re looking for a role where your clinical expertise and compassion truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Hours: Per Diem
Schedule
Days, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Weekends required: no Per Diem Requirement: Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per month.
Registered Nurse
Benefits
- Accrued Sick Time
- 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Competitive
- Shift Differential
- Pay for Performance
Registered Nurse (RN) Job
Summary
As the per diem Oncology Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.
Registered Nurse (RN) Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities
- Must have ability to navigate various computer software programs.
- Proficiency with SQ ports and central lines and signing off other nurses for competency.
- Peer review of each and every chemotherapy order
- Understanding chemotherapy dosing for patients older than 18, frequency, NCCN guidelines, and HD safe handling.
- Meets the physical demands of the position.
- Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.
- Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.
- According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
- Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
- Recognizes unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred
- Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within duration of orientation period.
- Minimum 2 years in ambulatory/outpatient Oncology experience strongly preferred.
- Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN) preferred.
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course completed within 3 months of hire.
Why join Day Kimball Health?
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals while providing high-quality, compassionate care to our patients—all while enjoying the flexibility of a per diem schedule.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to have you join our team!
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
What's around it?
Putnam, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,147/mo
- Household income
- $65,511/yr, all local households, not nurse pay