RN - Infusion Nurse: Multispecialty-Staten Island, NY-Full Time-Day-Offsite

RN - Infusion Nurse: Multispecialty-Staten Island, NY-Full Time-Day-OffsiteThe Offsite Registered Nurse – Infusion provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others.ResponsibilitiesAssists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.Provides direct, continuous, (where applicable), care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards.Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team.Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, significant others, and members of the health care team about the patient's plan of care.Participates in performance improvement, nursing quality, nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice.Participates in the design, measurement, and assessment of care related structures, processes, and outcomes to improve the quality of patient care.Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.Participates in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and consumer oriented environment.Collaborates with members of the health care team, the patient, and significant others to plan and implement the patient's care.Coordinates discharge planning from the day of admission to day of discharge or transfer to alternate care continuum. Conducts discharge phone calls on selected patients.Performs charge responsibilities, as assigned.Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum from advanced beginner to expert.Functions as a professional role model and preceptor for students, new hires, and staff.Supports the mission, philosophy, standards, and objectives of the institution and department.Demonstrates a professional commitment to patients, significant others, and members of the health care team.Participates in identification, response to, and investigation of potential and actual risk management issues.Projects a professional image and maintains a positive attitude.Incorporates ethical principles in decision making.Utilizes available financial and other resources prudently.Promotes positive consumer interactions and upholds the Patient Bill of Rights.Participates actively in institutional committees, community agencies, and professional organizations.Encourages scholarship, a spirit of inquiry, life-long learning, innovation, and research in self and colleagues.Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.QualificationsBachelor of Science with a major in nursing preferred. Associate degree in nursing is considered only with relevant experience and/or active matriculation in a BSN Program if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designeeRelevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice assigned; new graduates must possess current knowledge of the nursing process and its application.Licensed as a Registered Nurse with current registration in New York StateChemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider CardBLS from AHAAbout Mount Sinai Health SystemMount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.CompensationThe Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $68 - $74 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.