Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
Schedule
Primary Shift: 07:30‑16:00 | Secondary Shift: 07:00‑15:30, 08:00‑17:30.
About the role
The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the management of patient care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient outcomes. The nurse directs and guides the delivery of nursing care, patient education, and all care‑related activities while maintaining professional nursing standards and collaborating with other disciplines as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
- BLS certification required; ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Meets requirements of physical/pre‑placement screening.
- Completion of step‑down education course within six‑twelve months of hire.
- Ability to work collaboratively across the oncology clinic and provide nursing support in Medical Oncology as operational and patient‑care needs require.
- Training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Relevant clinical experience as required by the specific unit.
Benefits
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long‑Term, Short‑Term)
- Paid Time Off
Additional Information
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining‑unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally.
About the area
The Champlain Valley features rolling hills, meadows, and the expansive Lake Champlain. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of about 38,000 residents, offers a cost of living slightly below the national average, excellent public and private schools, and a SUNY branch with a strong nursing program. The city has been recognized by Site Selection Magazine as a top business‑development location for eight consecutive years and ranked by Policom Corp as the top micropolitan in New York and 27th nationally. Residents enjoy year‑round recreation—from summer boating, biking, and fishing to winter skiing and ice skating—with nearby Lake Placid hosting major sporting events. The historic Strand Theater anchors downtown, and numerous museums and historic sites enrich the region’s cultural landscape. Relocation and signing incentives are available for those moving to upstate New York.