Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse at New York Oncology Hematology

Join New York Oncology Hematology and be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments. Discover unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and continuing education, working alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference. Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region and contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care. Unlock your full career potential with a practice committed to excellence and innovation.

Job Description

Pay Range: $68,000 - $98,468 per year

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients, adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. This role requires knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences in the patient population, including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. The Registered Nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient and family needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients regarding their status and medical history.
• Collect and record nursing assessment and interventions, reviewing and reporting results of health status assessments, physical examinations, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the provider.
• Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material, along with psychosocial support.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician, including learning how to mix chemotherapy/immunotherapy.
• Administer all medications by correct dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
• Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing the patient and labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting with the physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Restock the supply area as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and any other material potentially infected with a bloodborne pathogen.
• Maintain all disinfection protocols and equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care, managing patient medication refill requests and recording information in the patient chart.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures, maintaining efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Triage patient phone calls as needed, documenting relevant information in the patient's chart.
• As necessary, facilitate communication between patient/family and the interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Assist and collaborate with clinical research; act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred or required unless grandfathered in.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state (New York).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.

Experience

• 0-3 years nursing experience, preferably at least one year in oncology.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

Key skills/competency

• Oncology Nursing
• Chemotherapy Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Venipuncture/IV Access
• Central Line Management
• Patient Education
• Psychosocial Support
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
• Clinical Research Collaboration