Registered Nurse (RN) Cyberknife/Navigator

Astera Cancer Care; Setauket (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401k

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a Cyberknife/Navigator in Setauket, NY and Bohemia, NY. The role requires coordinating care with the interdisciplinary oncology team, educating patients, and guiding them through radiotherapy and screening steps.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment focused on patient-centered cancer care close to home.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency with an EMR system is preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in an outpatient medical office setting.
• Healthcare or customer service experience.
• Patient Navigation Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the interdisciplinary team in radiation oncology to execute a customized plan of care for each patient.
• Guide the patient through the treatment process, provide patient education, and assist in scheduling appointments as needed.
• Facilitate interaction between patients and their physician and referring physician(s) as appropriate.
• Navigate patients eligible for lung cancer screenings, including outreach, eligibility determination, scheduling, and reviewing results.
• Collaborate with the lung program team to analyze patient findings and guide care based on recommendations.
• Use effective communication to ensure patients and caregivers understand and can adhere to the treatment plan.
• Contribute to quality-driven performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

New York State RN License

BLS certification

Patient Navigation Certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR

Job description

Why Join Our Team? At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders. If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!

Registered Nurse (RN) Cyberknife/Navigator

Location: Setauket, NY (Mon&Tue) Bohemia, NY (Wed-FRi)

Hours/Days: 5 8.5 Hour Shifts M-F; 7:30am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities

• Work with the interdisciplinary team in radiation oncology to execute a customized plan of care for each unique patient.
• Guide the patient through the treatment process, provide patient education, and assist in scheduling appointments as needed.
• Facilitate interaction between patients and their physician and referring physician(s) as appropriate.
• Navigate patients eligible for lung cancer screenings, including patient outreach, determining eligibility, scheduling screenings, and reviewing results.
• Work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary lung program team to analyze patient findings, and navigate patient care based on recommendations.
• Utilize effective communication to ensure patient and caregiver(s) have appropriate information, understand, and have the capacity and tools to adhere to the individualized treatment plan.
• Contribute to quality-driven performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Valid New York State RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with an EMR (preferred)
• Minimum of two years experience in an outpatient medical office setting
• Healthcare or Customer Service Experience
• Patient Navigation Certification (preferred)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer, standing, bending and reaching
• Knowledge of standard precautions and the ability to utilize appropriate PPE when administering cytotoxic agents and handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYI locations for patient care needs

What we offer

• Salary: Starting at $48 per hour
• Health insurance from day one
• Dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401k
• Generous PTO
• 8 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• and more

Join us at NYI, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care.

Visit our website at: Nyimaging.com Follow us on Facebook: NYI on Facebook New York Imaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission at NY Imaging Specialists is to provide the highest-quality advanced imaging in a patient-centered and compassionate environment, with the comfort and convenience of being close to home. We are an ACR-accredited facility with accreditation in MRI, CT, PET/CT, and Ultrasound.