Infusion RN - Per Diem (Days

Position: Infusion RN - Per Diem (Days)
Location: City of White Plains

## Infusion RN - Per Diem (Days)
Apply locations:
2-4 Longview Ave (Cancer Center):
122 Maple Avenue time type:
Per diemposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR232227
** City/State:
** White Plains, New York
** Department:
** Nursing Administration 7
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Work Days:
** PER DIEM
** Scheduled

Hours:

** Day
* * Hours Per Pay Period:
** 0
* * Pay Rate/Range:**$58.4096 - $75.8096

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.# Position Summary Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager, the Infusion Center Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Infusion Center Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

The Infusion Center Registered Nurse assesses patient's needs, plans care, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and Infusion Center philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He/she demonstrates a great deal of flexibility, leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.#

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Shows flexibility in job responsibilities and function to insure the appropriate care for the outpatient infusion center patients

Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning including referrals to appropriate community resources

Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions

Collaborates and communicates with the health care team, patients and families

Integrates patient rights into work practice

Utilizes and monitors methods of Infection Control Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives

Completes competency requirements

Attends mandatory in-services

Attends staff meetings as required/requested

Utilizes cost containment practices

Adheres to all WPH policies and procedures including dress code, code of conduct, customer service, attendance and submission of annual physicals

Performs all other related duties as assigned#

Education & Experience Requirements
* Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York State license & registration
* BSN (or MSN) required for all RNs hired after 1/1/18.
* Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care
* ACLS required (as of June 1, 2021)
* BCLS certification through the American Heart Association is required
* All registered nurses and advanced practice nurses providing direct oncology care must demonstrate one of the following:

Current cancer-specific certification in the nurse’s specialty by an accredited certification program. Oncology nursing certifications that qualify include, but are not limited to: AOCNP, AOCNS, AOCN,BMTCN, CPHON, CPON, CBCN OCNorOngoing education by earning 36 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours every 3 years (maintained by department manager)
* Three years RN experience is preferred
* Chemotherapy RN experience preferred
* Successful completion of Chemo-Immunotherapy course preferred
* Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Programs# Core Competencies Clinical proficiency
Ability to multi-task Teamwork
Adaptability Communication skills
Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizing
Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills
Judgment and decision-making Stress tolerance# Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
* May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may…