ID: 63480590

Shift: day – 5×8

Description: Registered Nurse OncologyCayuga Health and its affiliates are the region’s leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health’s commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Provides clinical support to all providers, the clinical staff and patients of the Oncology Service line. Roles and Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, and assess lab results for all patients. Perform checks on treatment orders and medications, collaborating with a second RN or pharmacy for verification. Assess and manage infusion-related reactions and managing side effects while providing education on proper self-care during treatment. Provide patient-specific education, teaching sessions and regimen treatment plans and schedules. Utilize a multidisciplinary team to address patient-specific needs, report any concerns to the provider, and review previous treatment and recent provider notes to ensure appropriate regimens and labs are reviewed prior to treatment. Required Skills and Experience: Associates of applied science of nursing from accredited institution NYS Registered Nurse licensure Outpatient clinic experience Preferred Skills and Experience: Minimum of 1-year med/surg nursing experience. Competent in IV starts, accessing IVAD Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard); may require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping and kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary; must be able physically to operate the equipment used for the job. Location and Travel Requirements: Onsite Specialties:Med-Surg – required

Guaranteed Hours: 40

Contract Weeks:91