Senior Registered Nurse Outpatient Medical Oncology 4 10hr days! Albany, NY Full time

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Senior Registered Nurse - Outpatient Medical Oncology - St. Peters Hospital Full time - 4 10 hr days

No nights weekends or holidays

If you are looking for an RN position in Radiation Oncology this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peters Health Partners we care for more people in more places. This position will be located at St. Peters Hospital.

What you will do:

The Registered Professional Nurse has the responsibility and accountability to utilize the nursing process to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential problems of individuals or groups. The Registered Professional Nurse works within and contributes to an environment where the St. Peters Healthcare Services mission is actualized patient outcomes are achieved and professional practice is realized.

Responsibilities:

• Brings patient to exam room takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record.
• Review and update medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
• Complete referrals and tracks patients compliance.
• Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
• Obtains patient consent for procedures as directed by provider.
• Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
• Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
• Monitors task list and completes tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency.
• Educates patients regarding medication testing procedures and home care techniques.
• Ensure proper labeling handling and documentation for patient specimens.
• Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
• In conjunction with other nursing colleagues maintains the medical supply cabinet and drug cabinet.
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing required
• Current unencumbered NYS RN license
• Basic Life Support certification
• 6 months previous RN experience
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

Pay range: $36.50-$49.95

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC