Outpatient Chemotherapy RN
New Haven, CT
Prime Staffing
4x9 hrs

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Chemotherapy / Breast Clinic
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks | Start Date: 07/31/2026
Unit: Breast Clinic – Women’s Services
Specialty: Chemotherapy / Oncology
Positions Available: 1

Schedule:

• Day Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (4x9s)
• Self-Scheduling
• No Call Requirement

Job Description:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in an outpatient breast oncology and women’s services clinic setting.
• Deliver safe and effective care to patients receiving chemotherapy and oncology-related treatment.
• Perform telephone triage and in-basket management to support patient care coordination and timely follow-up.
• Assist providers during clinic visits including both new patient and return patient appointments.
• Deliver patient education for pre-operative, post-operative, and chemotherapy treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor chemotherapy treatments according to oncology standards and protocols.
• Assess patients for treatment readiness and monitor for adverse reactions and oncologic emergencies.
• Recognize and communicate abnormal laboratory values and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Provide symptom management for treatment-related complications including nausea, skin changes, mucositis, and altered mental status.
• Perform IV therapy including starting and maintaining IV access and management of implanted ports.
• Access and manage infusion ports while maintaining safety and infection prevention practices.
• Support breast surgery and plastic surgery patient populations throughout treatment and recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment expectations, medication management, symptom control, and follow-up care.
• Provide psychosocial support and promote patient-centered care throughout the oncology journey.
• Monitor and manage chemotherapy and biotherapy side effects.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within Epic EMR.
• Collaborate with providers, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Patient Population:

• Breast Oncology Patients
• Breast Surgery Patients
• Plastic Surgery Patients

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Travel experience required
• Outpatient clinic experience required
• Telephone triage experience required
• Current BLS Certification
• ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy Certification (Required)
• Epic EMR experience required