Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse - Oncology Unit

Shift Details: 36-hour day shift nurse. Every other weekend. Every other holiday.

Join a dynamic team where every moment matters! Become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network that has been serving the community since 1893. Backus Hospital, located at 326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360, is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services. We're proud to be home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and offer exclusive LIFE STAR helicopter services.

A2 is our vibrant 29-bed unit dedicated to delivering compassionate care to a diverse patient population, including medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Our nursing team works collaboratively with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary care team to ensure holistic, patient- and family-centered care. We believe in the healing journey of each individual, fostering an environment where empathy, innovation, and clinical excellence unite. If you're an enthusiastic healthcare professional eager to make a difference, A2 is the right place for you!

Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse, you will demonstrate clinical competence by utilizing the nursing process and fostering a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. You will assess and identify patient needs, establish a comprehensive plan of care, and implement and evaluate the care provided to patients.

Qualifications:
• Graduate of a nursing school; BSN preferred
• One year of RN experience
• Current unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong understanding of nursing principles and practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to interact with departments, employees, physicians, and patients
• Capability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate flexibility, and be a cooperative team player
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to exceptional customer service and maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Basic computer knowledge required for data entry and retrieval

At Hartford HealthCare, we care about your career development and growth. We offer exciting opportunities in a thriving organization that embraces new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education. Join us and enjoy a competitive benefits program designed to ensure a healthy work/life balance. Your moment to make an impact is now!