Staff Nurse-Oncology Outpatient

NYC Health and Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual education differential

Annual certification differential

Annual nursing experience differential

Job summary

NYC Health and Hospitals is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Oncology Outpatient department in Brooklyn. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating health problems through various nursing methods in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating nursing plans, collaborating with the health team, and maintaining care documentation. Requires NY RN license and BLS; 2+ years acute care preferred, with a day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in acute care preferred.
• Current RN license in New York.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients.
• Interpret and report responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
• Determine and assign components of the nursing regimen to allied nursing personnel.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel in patient care.
• Participate in defining, implementing, and maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences regarding nursing policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education.

Job description

About This Role

The Staff Nurse in the Oncology Outpatient department provides professional nursing care to patients, focusing on diagnosing and treating health problems through various nursing methods. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who are passionate about patient care in an outpatient oncology setting.

Highlights

• Pay: $112,775/year
• Location: Brooklyn, NY
• Facility: Kings County Hospital Center
• Department/Unit: ONCOLOGY-MEDICAL
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift (8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M)

What You’ll Do

• Identify and discriminate between physical and psycho-social signs and symptoms.
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the nursing regimen for assigned patients/clients.
• Record and maintain nursing care plans and progress notes on patients/clients.
• Interpret and report responses of patients/clients to appropriate members of the health team.
• Participate with interdisciplinary health team members to plan a comprehensive patient care program.
• Determine and assign components of the nursing regimen to allied nursing personnel.
• Provide teaching, guidance, and direction to allied nursing personnel in patient care.
• Participate in defining, implementing, and maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences regarding nursing policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in continuing education.

Requirements

Experience:

• 2+ years in acute care preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current RN License in New York
• BLS certification required

Additional Compensation

• Annual education differential based on degree:
  • Bachelors in allied health discipline = $900
  • Masters in allied health discipline = $1,200
  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) = $1,800
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) = $2,000
  • Doctorate in Education, Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing (DNP) = $2,500
• Annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 for appropriate nationally recognized certifications.
• Annual nursing experience differential ranging from $987 up to $8,190 for up to 10 years of experience.

About NYC Health and Hospitals

NYC Health and Hospitals is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Kings County Hospital Center has over 625 beds and offers a wide range of health services, specializing in all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is dedicated to providing care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.