Registered Nurse II, Medical Oncology
Cooperstown, New York
RN
Posted Jul 17 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $9/hr below the median
The median for Oncology in New York is $57/hr, across 16 postings.
About this role
The Medical Oncology Nurse provides specialized care to cancer patients by administering treatments, monitoring progress, managing side effects, and offering emotional support. In collaboration with other healthcare professionals the Medical Oncology Nurse helps develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional conditions.
Monitor vital signs, lab results, and other relevant data. Administer chemotherapy and other cancer treatments as prescribed. Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and other nursing interventions.
Assist with procedures and treatments. Collaborate with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Educate patients and families about their diagnosis, treatment options, and potential side effects.
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Advocate for patients' needs and preferences. Ensure continuity of care throughout the treatment process. Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
Help patients understand their treatment plan and manage side effects. Refer patients and families to appropriate resources and support services. Address patients' concerns and questions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records. Document patient assessments, treatments, and progress. Participates in educational activity related to job function annually and provides documented evidence of attendance or activity to supervisor.
Communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals. Participate in research and clinical trials. Participates in Operational/Regulatory activities.
Contribute to the implementation of nursing protocols and guidelines. Stay current with the latest advancements in oncology care. Employee is responsible for completing 12 oncology specific CNE's annually.
(36 CNE's are required every 3 years to meet the Commission on Cancer guidelines from date of hire) CNE's are tracked by the employees nursing supervisor.
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“RN’s licensed on or before 12/19/17 are/remain exempt from this requirement Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience, required Minimum 1 year experience in Oncology, preferred License/ Certification: NYS Licensure as a…” · from this posting
Requirements
- NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, required
- BLS Certification within 30 days from date of hire, required
- ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Administration, preferred
- OCN Certification, preferred
- Valid NYS Driver's License, preferred
- Associate Degree in Nursing, required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
- Minimum 1 year RN experience, required
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Place
- City
- Cooperstown, New York
- Median rent
- $1,223/mo
- Local household income
- $76,000/yr
- State price level
- 8% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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