Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Oncology

Northwell•New York, NY

7d•$68,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members to coordinate and implement procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment to coordinate patient care and direct or delegate activities of the patient care unit team. The role assesses patients’ physiologic and psychosocial health, identifies desired outcomes and care needs, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and evaluates the results. Responsibilities include administering treatments and medications safely, providing wound and pressure-ulcer care, supporting patients and families, coordinating discharge planning and referrals, and participating in patient education. The nurse also collaborates with providers and care team members, communicates changes in patient condition, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to performance improvement.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN degree within five years of the job entry date.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Specialized certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
GYN experience preferred.
Oncology experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physiologic health status, including comprehensive assessment, mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, and pain; communicate and document findings and the plan of care.
Assess patients’ psychosocial health status, coping mechanisms, knowledge, comprehension, cultural and ethnic requirements, and support needs; document psychological status and care plans.
Identify patient problems, education needs, outcome criteria, and individualized patient goals.
Formulate and document plans of care, establish priorities, coordinate cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication, and collaborate with physicians and other health team members.
Implement plans of care, maintain patient safety, administer prescribed treatments, use equipment correctly, reassess patients, document care and responses, respond to emergencies, provide emotional support, and coordinate discharge planning, referrals, follow-up resources, and patient education.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and education, document patient outcomes, conduct variance analysis, and design, implement, and evaluate systems to improve care in the unit.
Collaborate with physicians, providers, and other care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens; assist with treatments and diagnostic procedures; communicate changes in patient condition; and delegate assignments using clinical judgment.
Provide wound care and care for pressure ulcers, including preventive skin care, dressings, compresses, irrigations, and related procedures.
Administer and document medications safely, including IVP medications in accordance with department policy; prepare local solutions and IV drips; and educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions.
Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, and referrals for post-procedural or operative care, follow-up care, specialty services, and community resources; evaluate and document teaching effectiveness.
Perform related duties as required.