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Vantage Health positions community physicians to provide local, individualized, and compassionate care to patients at nine locations in New York City. With decades of combined experience in radiation oncology, surgery, urology and hematology, Vantage Health’s extensive team includes award-winning physicians who are widely respected as innovative leaders in their fields.
We have an immediate opening for a Full Time Registered Nurse. Bilingual Russian & English OR Bilingual Chinese & English required.
SCOPE: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty, that recognizes physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care. Participates in company wide quality initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
-Assess and monitor patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician (including weekly checks).
-Implements plan of care in accordance with established standards, guidelines, protocols, and procedures based on actual and potential problems.
-Assists with procedures.
-Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.
-Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
-Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices as well as alternate delivery systems.
-Documents all elements of care.
-Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid-level provider.
-Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.
-Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient’s chart.
-Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
-Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
-Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
-Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
-Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
-Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations. -Maintains patient confidentiality.
-Reports variances
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. This is an entry level nursing position requiring 0-3 years’ experience, preferably in an oncology environment. Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred. Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac and Life Support) certification required within 3 months of hire. Bilingual Russian & English OR Bilingual Chinese & English required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Characteristics Compensation Qualifications Certifications Competencies The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.’
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