RN - Oncology Ambulatory
Company: Yale New Haven Health
Location: New Haven
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview To be part of our organization, every
employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support
our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity,
patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must
guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Works Under The Supervision Of The Nurse Manager/Clinical
Coordinator. The Registered Nurse (Rn) Assesses, Plans, Implements,
Evaluates And Supervises Individual Patient Care On A Nursing
Unit/Department According To Unit Policies And Procedures. Provides
Supervision Of Non-Rn Personnel On The Assigned Unit. When Assuming
The Charge Role, Delegates And Supervises Unit Activities. May Be
Requires To Work On Other Nursing Units According To Distribution
Of Staff And Patients. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or
Requested In Order To Maintain A High Level Of Service.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities Assesses The Patient's
Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout
The Continuum Of Care. Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan
Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And
Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient,
Family And Healthcare Team In This Process. Implements And
Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare
Team. Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S
Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of
Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated. Plans For
Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And
Readiness Of The Patient And Family. Provides Educational
Opportunities And Documents Outcomes. Functions As A Preceptor To
New Staff. Functions As A Charge Nurse. Meets Performance
Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization,
And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth
Operation Of The Department/Unit. Demonstrates Competency In The
Care Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro
Assessment Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway
Management Of The Neuro Patient Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding In Caring For A Trached Patient Demonstrates Skill
And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The
Patient During Special Neuro Procedures Demonstrates Knowledge And
Understanding Of Our 'Tia' Teaching Program Performs Pharynaeal,
Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established
Policy And Procedure: Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheastomy
Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And
Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace Demonstrates Skill And
Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The
Patient On A Ventilator Qualifications EDUCATION Graduate Of An
Accredited School Of Nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient In Use Of
Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records. Must Have
Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For
Patients. EXPERIENCE N/A LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut
Registered Nurse License SPECIAL SKILLS BLS Required Additional
Information Smilow Ambulatory Multispecialty Department YSC (NP 1,
NP4, NP8) This department is rooted in oncology nursing excellence
and serves as a hub for patients undergoing cancer treatment and
management for solid tumor cancers. This specialized department
caters to both medical oncology patients, who receive systemic
therapies like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies,
and surgical oncology patients, who are in various stages of their
surgical journey, including pre-operative evaluation,
post-operative care, and follow-up. The core philosophy of our
department is to provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive cancer
care to patients and their support system. We aim to provide a
holistic approach to cancer care, ensuring that patients receive
not only the most advanced medical and surgical treatments but also
the crucial support services needed to navigate their cancer
journey effectively. RNs with Oncology and/or Neuro experience
highly preferred Practice RN positions available Chemotherapy
Infusion - NP 8 Current Specialities Neuro Med Onc Skin and Kidney
Neuro Surgery GU Melanoma Surgery Endo
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health, New Haven , RN - Oncology Ambulatory, Healthcare , New Haven, Connecticut
