Pay Rate: Starting at $48 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time, MondayFriday, with shifts scheduled between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Job Description
A leading outpatient specialty healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support patients receiving infusion-based treatments. The RN will administer medications, monitor patient responses, provide education, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver safe and compassionate care.
Responsibilities
Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologic agents, and supportive medications according to physician orders
Assess patients and monitor vital signs and clinical responses throughout treatment
Document medication administration, patient condition, and treatment outcomes in the EMR and MAR
Recognize and respond to treatment-related reactions, complications, and symptoms
Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, potential side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care
Provide guidance regarding emergency procedures and when to contact the clinical team
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
Participate in clinical research protocols when applicable
Follow all safety standards for handling hazardous medications and cytotoxic materials
Properly use personal protective equipment and follow infection-control procedures
Connect patients and families with appropriate supportive care resources
Qualifications
Active New York State Registered Nurse license
Current Basic Life Support certification
Oncology, hematology, infusion, or chemotherapy experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
Excellent communication, organizational, and patient-education abilities
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a patients condition
Experience working with electronic medical record systems preferred
Knowledge of standard precautions, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and proper PPE usage
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team
Benefits
Medical insurance beginning on the first day of employment
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Eight paid holidays, including two floating holidays
Numbers & Facts
Location
Riverhead, NY
Salary
$48
Skills
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Chemotherapyunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Clinical Researchunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hematologyunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Oncologyunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Pathogensunmatched
Patient Administrationunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Research Protocolsunmatched
Side Effectsunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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