Smilow Cancer Hospital ยท 1 month ago
Flynn Fellowship Oncology Student Nurse Internship - Per Diem
Smilow Cancer Hospital is seeking interns for their Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program aimed at enhancing the professional development of future Oncology Nurses. The fellowship provides direct observational and learning experiences in various oncology nursing roles and responsibilities, including medical oncology, radiation therapy, and palliative care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates basic skill in observing, assessing and communicating patient needs
Identifies changes in patient's condition and reports pertinent and concise information to members of the healthcare team in conjunction with RN mentor
Demonstrates basic skill in planning and providing direct patient care
Accepts report with RN mentor on patient assignment
Completes non-therapeutic functions as directed
Follows correct procedure in performing non-therapeutic functions as directed/supervised by RN mentor
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in performance of role
Attendance meets Human Resources Student Nurse Intern guidelines
Demonstrates development in professional growth through daily activities
Identifies areas in performance needing improvement
Performs decentralized laboratory testing as credentialed and following established policies and procedures
Appropriately collects specimens (stool specimen and/or blood glucose), performs tests and interprets results under the direction and/or supervision of RN mentor
If assigned to Labor and Delivery may also collect urine specimen
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in an accredited School/Department of BSN program
Achieved and maintained a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing
Has successfully completed their school's Fundamental Nursing Skills Laboratory
Currently enrolled in or has completed at least one semester of relevant clinical
Preferred
Two (2) reference letters from recent professors, teachers, and/or clinical staff (within the last 3 years)
1-2 page essay on why you are interested in becoming an oncology nurse
Company
Smilow Cancer Hospital
At Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, hundreds of specialists are changing the face of cancer treatment.