*Description* *Per Diem RN in the Chemotherapy Center department in New Milford, CT* *Variable Shifts Monday - Friday 8am-6pm* *Per diem rate: $58/ hourly* Summary: Provides professional care and assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with other health care team members. Responsibilities: 1. Performs assessments in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological & cognitive status. 2. Formulates a goal directed plan of care which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis & patient outcomes. 3. Implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. 4. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. 5. Evaluates effectiveness of care given and patient progression toward outcomes. 6. Identifies patient's/significant other's learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet them. 7. Coordinates interdisciplinary functions. 8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information: Required: Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Nursing certification, BSN Working Conditions: Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 485 Department: Chemotherapy Center NMH Exempt: No Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.