Registered Nurse 1, Outpatient Pediatric Infusion

Bargaining Unit PEF Job Summary

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse 1, Outpatient Pediatric Infusion. The Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) is a full performance level nurse position and possesses a license as a registered professional nurse in New York State; under the general direction of a higher level registered nurse or licensed health care provider, independently provides direct nursing care to individuals in accordance with Article 139 of the Education Law; supervises nursing care activities; and provides clinical supervision and training to Graduate Nurses (T&RC), Teaching & Research Center Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff.

Duties

• Administer chemotherapy to pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with all members of the patient’s interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Prepares or assist with preparation of nursing care plans consistent with individuals’ comprehensive treatment plans and medical needs.
• Carry out treatment procedures, administers medications, and monitors individuals’ conditions.
• Record notes and maintain individuals’ medical records and nursing care plans, including nursing care, medications, and treatments, reactions to care and treatment, intake and output of liquids and solids, and vital signs.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of individual care plans as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Triage individuals by inquiring about illnesses, injures, and symptoms, and records findings and observations.
• Assess findings, and either refers individuals directly to a physician in emergency cases or initiates appropriate remedial action; as directed, assists physicians with treatment functions.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Provide education and counseling to individuals and families regarding health, medications, procedures, treatment goals and protocols.
• Practice and ensure compliance with established infection control policies and procedures.
• May train paraprofessional staff by demonstrating nursing techniques and providing instructions on use of techniques and nursing equipment.
• Independently perform the duties described above and provides clinical supervision and instruction to Graduate Nurses (T&RC), Teaching & Research Center Licensed Practical Nurses , and direct care staff in completing care tasks.
• Delegate responsibility for appropriate nursing activities, skills, and/or procedures to nursing and direct care staff; and make Clinical rounds to assess individuals’ nursing care needs and observe and evaluate the provision of nursing services.
• May perform the full range of supervisor duties over Graduate Nurses (T&RC), Teaching & Research Center Licenses Practical nurses, and direct care staff; provide information to Registered Nurse Supervisors1 (T&RC); and prepare or contribute to the preparation of reports and performance evaluations for lower-level staff involved in nursing care activities.

Qualifications

• Open Competitive: possession of a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State.
• 1-year of relevant clinical experience.
• APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• ONS Chemotherapy /Biotherapy Certification.

Required Qualifications

• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Grade/Rank: SG-18
• Salary Range: As per civil service guidelines $103,814 to $125,138 based on years of experience and education (includes Location Pay & Geographic Differential).
• Plus shift and/or inconvenience pay of $575 to $5,375, if applicable.
• Benefits: Commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

• Variable Days; 7:30am to 8:00pm (Full-Time)

Executive Order

• No State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.