Northwell Health
Registered Nurse (RN)- Radiation Oncology
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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).
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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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