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At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

Outstanding opportunity for experienced NUCLEAR MEDICINE & RADIOLOGY NURSES!

We are:

Providers of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to Oncology patients and families living with cancer in a healing and innovative environment.

http://careers.mskcc.org/career-areas/nursing/

You are:

• Action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that maintain high standards of nursing care within the organization.
• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development channels.
• Approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.
• An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding.
• Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with other members of the radiology team
• Manage a caseload of patients undergoing radiological examinations
• Provide clinical support to staff members, and be involved in initiation of IV catheters
• Administration of radio isotope and IV contrast
• Manage reactions/complications
• Assist with any patient specific nursing needs while undergoing exams
• Perform patient assessment, offer patient and family education and symptom management
• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up
• Cross-train to all diagnostic radiologic modalities (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine)

You need:

• New York State RN license and BSN
• Minimum of 1.5 years of related clinical experience required
• 1.5 - 2 years of oncology experience highly preferred
• Radiology experience and IV skills highly preferred
• BCLS required; ACLS preferred
• National Certification preferred

Hours:

• 12 hours shifts flexed between 7am and 12am with weekend and holiday rotation required. Occassional overnight coverage as needed. Cross-coverage/rotation to other NYC-based Radiology units at BAIC and 53rd Street as needed.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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