Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

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About The Position

Glens Falls Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Radiation Oncology team. The RN manages and delivers care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and within the scope of practice set by the New York State Nurse Practice Act. The role provides direct patient care, delegates or assigns responsibilities as appropriate, and leads the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician. The care team uses assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes, develops plans of care, and completes ongoing assessments to support achievement of those outcomes.

The role is part of the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, which provides cancer treatments, education and support programs, early detection, and cancer prevention services. The hospital is Magnet designated and describes its nursing environment as one with shared governance, engaged leadership, skilled team members, and a family-like atmosphere. Oncology certification may be obtained after employment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing Program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain competency in professional nursing practices.
• Knowledge of standard health care reporting measures.
• Ability to recognize patient care problems and react appropriately in patient care emergencies.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred; new hires will be required to complete a BSN within five years of hire. RNs with 20 or more years of experience may be eligible to complete certification instead of a BSN.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• National oncology nursing certification; this may be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver patient care to assigned patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Delegate or assign responsibilities as appropriate to others.
• Lead the interdisciplinary team in collaboration with and under the direction of the attending physician.
• Contribute to the identification of desired patient outcomes and plans of care based on assessment data.
• Complete ongoing patient assessments to facilitate achievement of desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Professional development and continuing education tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical Ladder supporting professional growth.
• Sign-on bonus, with eligibility determined at offer.
• Shift differentials.
• Certification bonus.
• Mentorship programs and career growth pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree