RN: D4E (Oncology/Hematology), Per Diem

Company: Albany Medical Center
Location: Howes Cave
Posted on: April 10, 2025

Job Description:

RN: D4E (Oncology/Hematology), Per Diem at Albany Medical Center summary:
The Registered Professional Nurse in the Hematology/Oncology department assesses and manages patient care throughout their hospital stay, focusing on transitioning towards discharge. This role involves implementing physician orders, administering medications, and collaborating with the nursing team to create individualized care plans. A commitment to patient safety and continuous education is essential for delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Department/Unit:Hematology/Oncology - D4EWork Shift:Staffing Options Program (United States of America)Salary Range:$0.00 - $0.00The Registered Professional Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.Essential Duties & Responsibilities include -but not limited to: -

• Implements -physician -orders, administers -medications, starts -IVs, performs -treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations. -
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates -diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions. -
• Assesses -and evaluates -patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered. -
• Applies -sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. -
• Provides -primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses. -
• Administers -over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered. -
• Collaborates -with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients. -
• Directs -and guides -ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing. - -Minimum Qualifications: -
  • Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred. -
  • Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license. -
  • Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Some departments require additional certifications. -
  • Previous experience as a PCA or other nursing assistance preferred. -
  • Ability to improve job performance through continuing education. -
  • Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement. -Per Diem Rate: $43.50/hr Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!?Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a "need to know" and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
    
    Keywords:
    Registered Nurse, Oncology Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare, Hematology, Compassionate Care, Medical Administration, Nursing, BLS Certification, Acute Care
    

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