RN II - Medical Oncology - St.Peters - FT

Job DescriptionEmployment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift

Description:

Registered Nurse II -Medical Oncology - St. Peters - Albany, NY - FT -

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If you are looking for an RN position in Medical Oncology, full-time, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places.

Position Highlights:

• Recognized leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday - Friday Office Hours

What you will do:

Our Oncology Nurses specialize in the treatment of cancer patients throughout the continuum of care, from diagnosis through treatment, recovery and survivorship. Nurses certified in chemotherapy administration work closely with our onsite pharmacists, oncologists and support staff to safely administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products and other therapies. The RNs provide pre, intra and post-therapy assessment; appropriate interventions, patient and family education; discharge instructions; and coordination of interdisciplinary services for each patient visit.

• Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.
• Performs quality assurance duties as assigned.
• Provides a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) to patient as requested including educational materials.
• Participates in daily Patient Care huddles as appropriate.
• Works cooperatively with all colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

RN License

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.

Minimum of three years nursing experience, including at least one year of oncology nursing experience preferred.
Knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer required.
Current OCN certification a plus.
BSN preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.