About the position
The Oncology Registered Nurse position is a contract and per diem role based in Staten Island, focusing on providing comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients. The nurse will be responsible for assessing both the physiological and psychosocial health status of patients, ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care throughout their treatment journey. This includes conducting thorough patient interviews, explaining policies and procedures, and reviewing patient charts to address any questions or concerns. The nurse will assess various health statuses, including gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological, while also evaluating pain levels and management strategies. In addition to physiological assessments, the nurse will also focus on the psychosocial aspects of patient care. This involves understanding the patient's perception of their medical care, identifying coping mechanisms, and recognizing cultural or ethnic requirements that may affect their treatment experience. The nurse will document all findings and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop a comprehensive care plan tailored to each patient's needs. The role requires the nurse to formulate and implement a plan of care, prioritizing activities to achieve expected outcomes. This includes maintaining patient safety, administering prescribed treatments, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. The nurse will also evaluate the effectiveness of care provided, documenting outcomes and participating in performance improvement initiatives. Collaboration with other care team members is essential, as the nurse will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure a cohesive treatment regimen. The nurse will also be responsible for educating patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and post-hospital care referrals. Overall, this position demands a high level of clinical judgment, compassion, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient's physiologic health status
- Assesses patient's psychosocial health status
- Identifies patient outcome
- Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome
- Implements the plan of care
- Evaluates care provided for patient outcome
- Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team
- Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care
- Administers medications correctly and safely
- Participates in patient and family education
- Performs related duties, as required.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Associate's Degree in Nursing, required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
- Minimum 1-2 years of professional nursing experience in the related specialty.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, required.
- BLS/ACLS required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible scheduling options
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunities for professional development
