RN - Hematology/Oncology - CC

Maimonides Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Maimonides Medical Center is seeking a Per-Diem RN in Hematology/Oncology to provide direct nursing care under supervision. You will collaborate with an experienced team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires NYS RN licensure and BLS certification, with 1–2 years of Hematology/Oncology experience, and offers a shift-based schedule with weekend and holiday coverage expectations. Base hourly rate is $69.35 plus experience differential.

Qualifications

• Current NYS licensure as RN is required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS & PALS preferred.
• APHON certification preferred or obtained within first 4 weeks of hire.
• 1-2 years of Hematology/Oncology nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in delivering nursing care.
• Communicates with patients, colleagues and management accurately and timely (written, verbal, electronic).
• Employs critical thinking to achieve outcomes and solve problems.
• Engages in caring relationships incorporating health, illness and healing experiences.
• Manages assignment and material resources effectively.
• Applies leadership skills appropriate to role and experience.
• Incorporates teaching to promote health and documents when appropriate.
• Integrates evidence-based practice through teamwork and collaboration.
• Provides specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

English language

Education

NYS RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS & PALS preferred

APHON preferred

Job description

About Us

We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians and healthcare professionals, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and adhere to Planetree's philosophy of patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130‑bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children's Hospital, Brooklyn's only children's hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides' clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Institute, Boneand Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine.

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Director or Assistant Nursing Director provides direct nursing care to patients.

NURSING HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

Per-Diem

Responsibilities

1. * Incorporates relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.

2. * Communicates with patients, colleagues and management in accurate, considerate and timely manner (written, verbal and electronic).

3. * Employs critical thinking skills to achieve outcomes and solve problems.

4. * Engages in caring relationships that integrate the influence of the human experience of health, illness and/or healing, and relationship-based care.

5. * Manages assignment and material resources effectively.

6. * Applies leadership skills consistent with role and experience.

7. * Incorporates teaching in the delivery of care to promote health and prevent disease and documents when appropriate.

8. * Integrates relevant knowledge and evidence-based practice (utilizing teamwork and collaboration).

9. * Provides specialty-specific care as outlined by Maimonides Medical Center.

* Indicates an Essential Job Function.

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OTHER JOB DUTIES

Maintains competencies in individual field of responsibility

Participates in the interview and evaluation of new health care team members

Acts as preceptor for new health care team members

Utilizes computer systems as they pertain to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy

Assures a safe environment and milieu in accordance with organizational policies and procedures

Participates in MMC’s ongoing Quality Performance Improvement initiatives; identifies opportunities for organizational improvements.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing school required; BSN preferred.

Current NYS licensure as RN required.

Current BLS certification required. ACLS & PALS certification preferred. APHON certification preferred or obtained during the first 4-weeks of hire.

Experience:

Professional nursing experience appropriate to the service and the position.

1-2 years of Hematology/Oncology experience REQUIRED.

Skills:

Clinical skills for patient care delivery through the nursing process.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Analytical skills

Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; fluency in a second language preferred.

As a Per Diem RN, you will be expected to meet the following scheduling requirements:

• Work a minimum of four shifts per month
• Work a minimum of two weekend days per month
• Work one summer holiday and one winter holiday each calendar year

Your base hourly rate will be $69.35, which does not include your experience differential calculated at $0.51 per hour for each year of verified nursing experience with a max of 15 years.

Pay Range

USD $69.35 - USD $69.35 /Hr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer.