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Upstate Cancer Center

Registered Nurse

Upstate Cancer Center · Syracuse, NY

  • On site
  • Full-time
  • $85,000 / year
  • Syracuse, NY

Job highlights

  • Provide professional nursing care to patients and community.
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
  • Supervise licensed practical nurses and ancillary staff.
  • Requires a Registered Professional Nurse license.
  • Work schedule is Monday to Friday, days.

About the role

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients/families and the community. Accomplishes this by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care and supervising the work of the licensed practical nurses, ancillary staff and students assigned to the unit.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Work Days

Monday - Friday, Days

Message To Applicants

Please note, all applicants are invited to apply, however, only internal transfers are considered for the first 15 days.

Recruitment Office

Nursing Recruitment Office

Executive Order

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Key skills/competency

  • Registered Nurse
  • Patient Care
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Care Planning
  • Care Implementation
  • Care Evaluation
  • Supervision
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Ancillary Staff
  • New York State License

Skills & topics

  • Registered Nurse
  • Nursing Care
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Planning
  • New York RN
  • Hospital Nursing
  • Oncology Nurse
  • Healthcare
  • Nursing Supervision
  • Medical Staff

How to get hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your RN license and experience in patient assessment and care planning.
  • Emphasize supervision skills: Showcase experience leading LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Address qualifications directly: Clearly state your New York State RN license status.
  • Be patient with internal priority: Understand the 15-day internal transfer consideration period.

Technical preparation

Review NYS RN licensing requirements.,Practice patient assessment techniques.,Study nursing care plan development.,Refresh medication administration protocols.

Behavioral questions

Describe a time you managed a difficult patient.,How do you handle stress in a clinical setting?,Give an example of effective team communication.,How do you prioritize patient care needs?

Frequently asked questions

What are the minimum qualifications for the Registered Nurse position at Upstate Cancer Center?
The minimum qualification is possession of, or eligibility for, a license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. This means you either hold the license or are in the process of obtaining it.
How can I apply for the Registered Nurse job if I am not an internal transfer at Upstate Cancer Center?
While internal transfers are prioritized for the first 15 days, all applicants are invited to apply. Continue with your application, and it will be reviewed after the initial internal consideration period.
What is the work schedule for this Registered Nurse role?
The work schedule for this Registered Nurse position is Monday to Friday, during daytime hours.
Does Upstate Cancer Center ask for salary history during the application process?
No, pursuant to Executive Order 161, Upstate Cancer Center, like other State entities, is prohibited from asking for current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended.
What are the key responsibilities of a Registered Nurse at Upstate Cancer Center?
Key responsibilities include providing professional nursing care, assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and evaluating patient outcomes. You will also supervise licensed practical nurses and ancillary staff.