Coordinator, Radiation Oncology Services

2400 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall; United States; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall in Cornwall, NY is seeking a Per Diem Oncology Nurse Coordinator in Radiation Oncology.

You will oversee nursing care, educate patients on medications, skin care, and radiation side effects, and coordinate discharge instructions and post-treatment needs. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing with NY RN licensure, BLS, chemo/biotherapy certificate within 1 year, Oncology certification within 2 years, 1 year of oncology nursing experience, and

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or health related field required. Bachelor's preferred. Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate Course within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum of one (1) year oncology nursing experience required. Demonstrates sound clinical skills and an understanding of nursing process, standards of practice and positive communication skills. Demonstrated participation on committees and PI activities.
• Current New York State licensure as a registered professional nurse; Current BLS, Chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate course within 1 year and Oncology certification within 2 years of hire. ACLS a plus.

Responsabilités

• Oversee nursing care in the radiation oncology department using the Nursing Process with attention to patient needs and behaviors.
• Provide education related to medications, skin care, and radiation side effects (acute and chronic), discharge instructions and post-treatment needs.
• Ensure ongoing communication with the Department to confirm charges are entered into the charge master and reimbursement is appropriate.
• Mentor new nursing staff and foster an atmosphere of participative management and teamwork among nursing staff.
• Assist in managing the provision of patient care by integrating the functions of the Health Care Teams.

Connaissances

Clinical leadership

Nursing process

Patient education

Communication

Formation

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

NLN-accredited nursing program

Description du poste

City/State: Cornwall, New York Department: Radiation Oncology Work Shift: Day Work Days: PER DIEM Scheduled Hours: Per Diem Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate/Range: $47.00 - $50.00 Sign-On Bonus: N/A For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

The Coordinator is responsible for providing quality patient care by demonstrating clinical competence, leadership, and by participating in Performance Activities. He/she oversees professional nursing care utilizing the Nursing Process with special attention to the needs and behaviors of the patient population.

The coordinator will be responsible for the continuum of nursing care for the patient in the radiation oncology department. He/she will provide education related to the medications the patient receives, skin care, radiation side effects both acute and chronic, discharge instructions and any post treatment needs. In addition, the coordinator will have ongoing communication with the Department to ensure that charges are being put into the charge master and reimbursement is appropriate.

The Coordinator will oversee the mentoring of new nursing staff, and facilitates an atmosphere of participative management and teamwork among nursing staff. Assist in managing the provision of patient care through integrating the functions of the Health Care Teams.

Education/Training

Associates Degree in Nursing or health related field required. Bachelor's preferred. Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing. Ability to read, write and communicate in English. ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate Course within 6 months of employment.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year oncology nursing experience required. Demonstrates sound clinical skills and an understanding of nursing process, standards of practice and positive communication skills. Demonstrated participation on committees and PI activities.

Licensure, Registration or Certification

Current New York State licensure as a registered professional nurse; Current BLS, Chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate course within 1 year and Oncology certification within 2 years of hire. ACLS a plus.

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For 150 years, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare in Orange County, fostering a healing environment through community collaboration, dedicated staff, and a rich history. What began as a modest three-bed hospital in 1875 has grown into a comprehensive healthcare system with two campuses and a wide range of outpatient services. MSLC is a member of the Montefiore Health System and provides care to more than 250,000 patients annually. The organization includes a 242-bed acute care hospital, with a geographic coverage area that serves a population of 400,000 people. MSLC is proud to provide care locally, and when needed, offer seamless transitions to world-class medicine throughout the Montefiore Health System (MHS). Being part of MHS has allowed MSLC to expand our capabilities and offer cutting-edge healthcare to our community.

MSLC is a Magnet designated organization, with notable recognition from Healthgrades, the American Heart Association, and various other agencies. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, which sets the standards for the delivery of quality health care. MSLC has more than 350 physicians on staff, representing dozens of medical specialties. Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall strives to be the employer of choice by offering comprehensive benefit packages that are designed to meet the needs of today's workforce. We are committed to assisting employees to achieve optimal health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off plan, as well as various other optional benefits.