Infusion Oncology RN – Per Diem, Day Shift, Flexible

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, is seeking an Infusion Center Registered Nurse for day shifts. The RN provides direct patient care in the infusion center, collaborates with the care team and families, and supports oncology patients through chemotherapy administration and safety protocols.

Education includes NYS RN license, BSN preferred for recent hires, ACLS and BCLS. Oncology certifications or related CE hours are encouraged; three years RN experience and chemotherapy

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York State license & registration.
• BSN (or MSN) required for all RNs hired after 1/1/18.
• ACLS required (as of June 1, 2021).
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.
• All RN/APN providing direct oncology care must have cancer-specific certification or 36 cancer-related CE hours every 3 years.
• Three years RN experience preferred; chemotherapy RN experience preferred.
• Chemo-Immunotherapy course preferred; departmental orientation programs completed.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrate flexibility to ensure appropriate care for outpatient infusion center patients.
• Use the nursing process to meet age-specific patient needs across biophysical, psychosocial, education and safety/discharge planning.
• Collaborate with the health care team, patients and families; participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend mandatory in-services and staff meetings; adhere to cost containment practices.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; NYS license & registration

BSN (or MSN) required for all RNs hired after 1/1/18

ACLS required

BCLS certification

Oncology nursing certification (OCN®, AOCNP®, AOCNS®, etc.) or 36 cancer-related CE hours every 3 years

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, is seeking an Infusion Center Registered Nurse for day shifts. The RN provides direct patient care in the infusion center, collaborates with the care team and families, and supports oncology patients through chemotherapy administration and safety protocols.

Education includes NYS RN license, BSN preferred for recent hires, ACLS and BCLS. Oncology certifications or related CE hours are encouraged; three years RN experience and chemotherapy