Clinical Nurse - Emergency Oncology (RN) (New York)

Health eCareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking dedicated nursing professionals to join their dynamic team. This role involves administering chemotherapy, performing patient assessments, and providing essential support in an ambulatory care setting. With a focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity of care for patients undergoing oncology treatment. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you. Join a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1.5 years of chemotherapy experience required.
• Chemotherapy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and perform patient assessments.
• Participate in patient education and clinical support programs.

Skills

Decision Making

Effective Communication

Customer Relationship Building

Adaptability

Education

New York State RN License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BCLS Certification

Job description

Pay Range: $97,700.00-$156,400.00

Company Overview:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Job Description:

We Are:

Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Magnet-recognized Department of Nursing is made up of almost 5,000 highly skilled nursing personnel, including more than 600 nurse practitioners, 40 clinical nurse specialists, and 32 nurse educators. All are dedicated to delivering expert care to people with cancer and their families. Are you ready to join our dynamic Nursing Team?

You Are:

• Willing to take action and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that maintain high standards of nursing care within the organization.
• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development.
• Approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.
• An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding.
• Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You Will:

• Work within an Ambulatory Care Practice Model.
• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, perform patient assessments, and provide symptom management.
• Participate in the implementation of patient/family education and clinical support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Participate in an individualized training program geared towards providing nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of oncology treatment and follow-up.

You Need:

• New York State RN license and BSN.
• 1.5 years of related chemotherapy experience required.
• Chemotherapy certification strongly preferred.
• Medical Oncology or Breast Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• BCLS.

Hours:

4 x 10-hour shifts, flexed Monday - Friday

Location:

Breast and Imaging Center, 300 E 66th St, New York, NY 10065

Closing:

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.