Registered Nurse - Float (Upstate)

New York Cancer and Blood Specialists • Newburgh, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered cancer and blood-disorder care at its Newburgh, Middletown, and Fishkill, New York locations. The role involves administering prescribed chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, and supportive medications; monitoring patients during treatment; documenting vital signs and responses; and supporting patients and caregivers with education and resources. The nurse will collaborate with healthcare professionals and participate in cancer research trials by administering medications according to protocol. The schedule is five 8.5-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reliable transportation is required to travel among NYCBS locations for patient-care needs.

Requirements

• Valid New York State RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of standard precautions and ability to use appropriate PPE when administering cytotoxic agents and handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYCBS locations for patient-care needs.
• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods, as well as stand, bend, and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with an electronic medical record (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed chemotherapeutic and biologic agents and supportive-care medications.
• Recognize and address cancer-related and treatment-related issues.
• Monitor and document vital signs and record information in the medication administration record.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and share expertise and knowledge.
• Participate in cancer research trials and administer medications according to protocol.
• Provide supportive resources to patients and caregivers to promote health and wellness.
• Teach patients and caregivers about treatment expectations.
• Monitor patients during chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive-medication administration.
• Document patients’ responses to treatment and medication.
• Educate patients and caregivers about follow-up care and emergency services.

Benefits

• Health insurance beginning on day one.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed