Per Diem Registered Nurse- Infusion and Radiation Oncology- Hudson Valley
About The Position
Working at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, you’ll impact the lives of thousands while continuously growing both professionally and personally. Find out how you can Make It Possible. Registered Nurse - RN – Infusion Center - Per Diem 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. Administers chemotherapy/biotherapy, as prescribed by a provider, determines that the patient meets criteria, and verifies orders prior to administration. Provides non-oncologic infusion-related treatments to patients within the community. Provides patients and families with education related to disease, treatment, potential adverse effects, and symptom management. Completes Initial Nursing Assessments on new patients and Focused Reassessments on returning patients. Communicates significant findings to appropriate providers. Documents patient interactions, assessments, advice, and responses to care in the EMR and discusses the plan with the provider. This is a Per Diem position Monday through Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital located at 1978 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor, upper Westchester, NY.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
- Current NYS RN Nursing licensure.
- Minimum of two (2) years oncology and/or ambulatory experience – chemotherapy/biotherapy
- Immunotherapy certified.
- Proficient IV/Central line access skills.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Infusion experience.
- Oncology experience
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care to patients with Hematological and Oncological diseases.
- Administers chemotherapy/biotherapy, as prescribed by a provider, determines that the patient meets criteria, and verifies orders prior to administration.
- Provides non-oncologic infusion-related treatments to patients within the community.
- Provides patients and families with education related to disease, treatment, potential adverse effects, and symptom management.
- Completes Initial Nursing Assessments on new patients and Focused Reassessments on returning patients.
- Communicates significant findings to appropriate providers.
- Documents patient interactions, assessments, advice, and responses to care in the EMR and discusses the plan with the provider.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
