Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Oncology A2

Backus Hospital • Full-time • Hope Valley, RI, United States, RI, United States • 1d ago

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: 36-hour Night shift; Every other weekend, every other holiday.

Come join Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!

Backus Hospital is actively hiring Registered Nurses for our Oncology Unit. Experienced nurses, student nurses and recent graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.

Backus Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too.

We offer:

• Nurse Residency program for all newly licensed nurses

• Up to $10K Sign-on Bonus for nurses with more than one (1) year of acute RN experience hired into 24+ hour positions

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and health insurance packages

• Tuition Reimbursement and Higher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac, Post University, Salve Regina, Elms College, Sacred Heart University and University of Hartford offering discounts to employees

• 401K with generous company match

• Free parking

At Backus Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license, using research, innovation, evidence-based practices. We offer our Graduate Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they complete the yearlong Nurse Resident program.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

A2 is a dynamic 29-bed unit where a dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population, including medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Our nurses are highly skilled and deeply committed, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care. We recognize the importance of each individual in the healing journey and foster an environment where empathy, innovation, and clinical excellence come together. By blending advanced technology with a personal touch, A2 offers a supportive and fulfilling workplace for healthcare professionals passionate about making a difference. Join us in creating a space where care goes beyond treatment—and healing truly begins.

JOB SUMMARY

Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.

Qualifications

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and practices. Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively in order to provide technical or complex information as well as instruction. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, managers and patients. Ability to handle multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Commitment to customer service. Basic computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data.

Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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