Staff Nurse(PH) - Oncology

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse(PH) specializing in Oncology. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, administering chemotherapy, and working closely with patients and families in a compassionate healthcare environment. Applicants must hold a valid NY State RN license and have Basic Life Support certification.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits for 20+ hrs/week

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Multiple employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• Valid New York State license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in Basic Life Support is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care and develops nursing care plans.
• Administers cytotoxic drugs and monitors patient response.
• Consults and collaborates with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Chemotherapy Administration

Education

Registered Professional Nurse License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range

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Base pay range

$73.86/hr - $73.86/hr

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. The hospital provides culturally-sensitive care in a welcoming and hospitable setting, emphasizing primary care medicine and utilizing the latest advances in medical science. Metropolitan delivers high quality health services with compassion, dignity, and respect to all, without exception. Since its founding in 1875, the hospital has been affiliated with New York Medical College, representing the oldest partnership between a hospital and a private medical school in the United States. Metropolitan is a part of the NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal hospital and health care system in the country.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

FUNCTIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Provides direct nursing care to patient/families.

A. Identifies patient population through referrals for that population.

• Assesses health status and identifies health care needs by assessing patient’s lifestyle, capacities, pain management and functional status.
• Develops comprehensive nursing care plan.
• Provides nursing care.
• Provides patient/family instruction to disease process and nursing plan (treatment, side effects).
• Serves as a contact to patients by providing counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Documents action in patient chart in progress notes.
• Facilitates continuity of care within the health care system.
• Administers direct nursing care when necessary.
  
  

B. Serves as a patient/family advocate.

II. Prepares and administers cytotoxic drugs to assigned patients utilizing aseptic techniques

A. Administers and monitors effects of chemotherapeutic agent.

B. Maintains a log of chemotherapy and any drug toxicity/side effects.

C. Keeps and inventory of chemotherapeutic agents and equipment.

D. Teaches and evaluates patient’s understanding of anticipated side effects and toxicities of chemotherapy.

E. Review and interprets routine laboratory data and reports any abnormalities to the assigned physician.

F. Participates in clinical research drug protocols.

G. Collects specimens (blood, urine, etc.) for evaluation of patient status as needed.

H. Performs transfusions when necessary according to MHC protocol.

I. Perform cytopharesis.

III. Serves as a consultant to nursing staff, physicians and other health care members in this area of specialty

A. Consults with health care members and communicates standards of nursing practice.

B. Plans and/or participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences, weekly tumor board meetings, oncology/hematology clinics and cancer team meetings.

C. Assists nursing staff to deal with cancer related problems, chemotherapy side effects, plan control, supportive care to patients, cancer prevention, etc.

D. Attends hospital-wide committees representing area of specialization.

E. Collaborates with ADON in the formation of standards of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; and
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  
  

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How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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