Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology/Hematology
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse at Rochester Regional Health, you provide patient-centered clinical care and support patients, their families, and visitors with courtesy, kindness, respect, and compassion. The role is based in the Inpatient Oncology/Hematology Unit (Sands 600) at Rochester General Hospital, an acute medical unit caring for patients with hematologic and oncologic conditions, gynecological cancers, and palliative care needs. Patients may be receiving treatment for breast, lung, prostate, gynecologic, or blood-related cancers, and may need care for complications such as infection, pain, neuropathy, anemia, and chemotherapy-related side effects. The unit collaborates with the Lipson Cancer Center to provide access to oncology treatments, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary care. The team provides holistic care addressing patients’ medical and emotional needs throughout treatment. This is a per diem position. The posted pay range is $39.83–$53.47; individual pay may vary based on position details, FTE, experience, qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least six months of RN experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- At least six months of RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screen data for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
- Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services appropriate to patients’ needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those related to safety, medication administration, and documentation.
- Revise plans of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation appropriately.
- Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for the Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last five years based on research performed in the United States.
- Complete at least five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
