Overview:
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents. Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary:
Oncology RN's main duty is to supervise and provide nursing care to our cancer patients. They monitor patient's condition, develop care plans, develop symptom management protocols, and administer medication. The responsibilities of our oncology nurses goes beyond direct patient care, with roles as research, manager, consultant, and patient educator. He/she will work hand-in-hand with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure the greatest quality of care for the patient.
Responsibilities:
Create individualized care plans on patient under their supervision and care.
Recognize and treat cancer-related issues.
Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to share expertise and knowledge.
Do cancer research to enhance treatment protocols assigned to cancer patients.
Give supportive resources on the patient and the families to promote positive outlook.
Teach patients and the families regarding treatment expectations.
Watch and record the patient's progress on a constant basis.
Chart the patient's response to treatment and medication.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Licensed to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Prior experience in Oncology is preferred Willing to train! 1 year experience as an RNFulltime 9-5 Mon-FriCurrent BLS/CPR and ACLS certification Must IV-Infusion experience/ willing to get certified Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for professional role
Salary: $70,000-$100,000 Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
