The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Clinical Nurse - Pediatric Peri-Anesthesia/Procedure

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our team as a Clinical Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia in the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). We provide comprehensive cancer treatments to children of all ages. The unit also provides 24-hour urgent care services to patients and family members.

Role Overview:

• Implement the nursing process for Pediatric oncology patients receiving anesthesia for procedures and scans in the Pre-Anesthesia, Intra-Procedure and Post Anesthesia Recovery areas.

• Provide intensive continuous monitoring and nursing interventions postoperatively.

• Participate in management for a caseload of patients consisting primarily of children and adolescents.

• Administer chemotherapy, perform patient assessment, and venous access procedures.

• Provide pre-procedure/anesthesia care, symptom management, and patient and family education.

• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team providing continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up.

• Participate in the implementation of clinical support programs to ensure optimal care throughout the healthcare continuum.

Key Qualifications:

• BSN and NYS RN License/Registration Required

• BCLS, PALS Required

• A minimum of 5+ years of Peri-Anesthesia and/or Oncology related experience required;

Core Skills:

• A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions.

• Capable of building strong customer (patient) relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

• Action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a high energy and enthusiasm

• An effective communicator, capable of resolving how to best reach different audiences and communicating based on that understanding

Please Note: This opportunity is not open to new graduate RNs.

Additional Information:

• Location: MSK Pediatric Day Hospital, 444 E 68th St.

• Schedule: 5 days a week flex 6AM-4PM, No weekends or Holidays

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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