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Registered Nurse (RN)- Radiation Oncology

Northwell Health, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Registered Nurse (RN)- Radiation Oncology Job Info

Job Identification 176169 Job Category Direct Patient Care Nursing Posting Date 01/08/2026, 06:00 PM Job Schedule Part time Internal Posting Start Date 12/29/2025 Internal Posting End Date 01/06/2026 Minimum Salary/Range* 59.6890 Maximum Salary/Range* 59.6890 Shift Days Shift Begin Time 7:00 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM Schedule Part Time

Job Description Performs an age‑specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Responsibilities

Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status

Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously

Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status

Determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate

Assesses level of pain and pain management

Communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care

Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status

Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care

Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend

Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction

Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services

Identifies patient outcome

Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes

Identifies actual/potential patient problems

Identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment

Develops patient outcome statement(s) and establishes individualized patient goals

Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome

Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome

Coordinates the cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome

Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members

Implements the plan of care

Maintains constant vigilance over patient’s care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.)

Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care

Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care

Correctly administers prescribed treatments

Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care

Provides emotional support to patient and significant other

Applies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently

Makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures. Reports and records same as appropriate

Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions

Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy

Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees

Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers

Participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate

Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other

Evaluates care provided for patient outcome

Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same

Performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement

Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in Unit

Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition

Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy

Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team

Collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care

Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician

Assists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures

Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate

Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in providing patient care and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely fashion

Performs grade I-IV Decubitis Care

Performs preventive skin care measures

Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique

Applies warm & cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure

Performs irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure

Performs other procedures related to skin care as necessary

Administers medications correctly and safely

Correctly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient

Meets standard on medication administration examination

Demonstrates preparation of local solutions

Demonstrates preparation of I.V. drips

Administers and documents medication correctly

Administers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure

Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions

Participates in patient and family education

Provides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated

Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies

Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources/materials available for this teaching

Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post‑hospital care

Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same

Performs related duties, as required

Physical Demands

Constant – standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing and turning

Frequent – Lifts objects from 10 lbs to 150 lbs. Pushes objects up to 200 lbs.

Occasional – Sitting. Lifts with assistance objects greater than 150 lbs. and carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

*ADA Essential Functions

Qualifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after September 1, 2010 and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date.

Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

BCLS, ACLS, preferred.

Additional site-specific qualifications may apply

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Similar Jobs It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.

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