Registered Nurse - RN – Cancer Infusion Center – Hudson Valley Hospital - Per Diem - Days
About The Position
Working at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, you’ll impact the lives of thousands while continuously growing both professionally and personally. At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You will work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It is the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. It is your opportunity to enjoy shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us. The Registered Nurse provides direct care to patients with Hematological and Oncological diseases, as well as supportive care to many other diagnoses through infusion therapy. Complete Admission Nursing Assessments on new and returning patients. Triage side effects of therapies, and complete routine skin and toxicity assessments, reporting all findings to the appropriate providers. Provide patients and families with education related to disease, treatment, potential adverse effects, and symptom management for Infusion therapies. Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, as prescribed by a provider, determine that the patient meets criteria, and verify orders prior to administration. Provide non-oncologic infusion-related treatments to patients within the community. Document patient interactions, assessments, advice, and responses to care in the EMR and discuss the plan with the provider.
Requirements
- BSN
- Current NYS RN license
- BLS from American Heart Association
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Infusion experience
- outpatient oncology experience or medical oncology experience
- Chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certification and maintenance
- Proficient IV/Central line access skills
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to patients with Hematological and Oncological diseases, as well as supportive care to many other diagnoses through infusion therapy.
- Complete Admission Nursing Assessments on new and returning patients.
- Triage side effects of therapies, and complete routine skin and toxicity assessments, reporting all findings to the appropriate providers.
- Provide patients and families with education related to disease, treatment, potential adverse effects, and symptom management for Infusion therapies.
- Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy, as prescribed by a provider, determine that the patient meets criteria, and verify orders prior to administration.
- Provide non-oncologic infusion-related treatments to patients within the community.
- Document patient interactions, assessments, advice, and responses to care in the EMR and discuss the plan with the provider.
Benefits
- competitive base pay
- recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- amazing benefits
- countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
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Career Level
Mid Level
