Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Staten Island, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Overview: RN - Oncology - Contract

Location

• State: New York
• City: Staten Island
• Facility: Mount Sinai Health System - 1441 South Avenue

Employment Type

• Type: Contract (DirPatientCare-Clinical-Nursing)

Description

The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse responsible for providing safe, competent quality care to patients in the Cancer Center at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Deliver patient care using the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs, applying critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers about their care plans and health promotion.

Patient Experience

• Model the tenets of Mount Sinai Relationship Centered Care.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Initiate service recovery for patients and families with concerns.

Quality and Safety

• Practice safe, patient-centered care and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with teams to implement quality improvement projects and nursing research studies.
• Escalate potential safety hazards following institutional protocols.

Operations

• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with management to ensure adequate supplies and staffing.
• Document nursing practice accurately and thoroughly.

Professional Development

• Support clinical colleagues and advance clinical competence.
• Encourage lifelong learning and innovation in nursing practice.
• Participate in shared decision-making through committees and councils.

Required Skills

• New York State RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including medicine and chemotherapy
• Travel experience preferred for travel positions
• EPIC experience highly preferred

Additional Information

• Average Unit Census: 35.1
• Number of Beds per Unit: 36
• Schedule: 3x12 hours

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to work in a dynamic oncology environment, focusing on patient-centered care and quality improvement.