OUR Department:

Hematology/Medical Oncology Unit/Infusion Center is here to provide services required for care of cancer and blood disorders to adults and geriatric inpatients and outpatients. Services include: chemotherapeutics, laboratory studies, bone marrow aspirations and biopsies, infusion, transfusions and consultations. Hospital responsibilities include the medical direction of the Cancer Center. Other ancillary services include navigation, social work, spiritual care and home care service connections.

SUMMARY:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

STATUS: Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Primarily RGH Lipson Cancer Institute, secondary location Linden Oa
SCHEDULE: M-F Days

ATTRIBUTES:

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care & Service. Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members

• Planning & Communication. Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management. Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication

• Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

PAY RANGE: $33.00 - $44.00