About this role
Why Join Our Team?
At New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and our communities. Our passionate team of expert oncologists, hematologists, and healthcare professionals work together to provide world-class cancer care close to home. By offering cutting-edge treatments, innovative research, and a patient-centered approach, we are redefining what’s possible in the fight against cancer and blood disorders.
If you want to be part of a growing organization committed to healing, hope, and advanced care, join us and help make a meaningful impact!
Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) Cyberknife/Navigator Location: Setauket, NY (Mon&Tue) Bohemia, NY (Wed-FRi) Hours/Days: 5 8.5 Hour Shifts M-F; 7:30am - 4:00pm
In this role, you will:
• Work with the interdisciplinary team in radiation oncology to execute a customized plan of care for each unique patient.
• Guide the patient through the treatment process, provide patient education, and assist in scheduling appointments as needed.
• Facilitate interaction between patients and their physician and referring physician(s) as appropriate.
• Navigate patients eligible for lung cancer screenings, including patient outreach, determining eligibility, scheduling screenings, and reviewing results.
• Work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary lung program team to analyze patient findings, and navigate patient care based on recommendations.
• Utilize effective communication to ensure patient and caregiver(s) have appropriate information, understand, and have the capacity and tools to adhere to the individualized treatment plan.
• Contribute to quality-driven performance improvement initiatives.
We require:
• Valid New York State RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with an EMR (preferred)
• Minimum of two years experience in an outpatient medical office setting
• Healthcare or Customer Service Experience
• Patient Navigation Certification (preferred)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer, standing, bending and reaching
• Knowledge of standard precautions and the ability to utilize appropriate PPE when administering cytotoxic agents and handling bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Reliable transportation to travel to NYI locations for patient care needs
What we offer:
Salary: Starting at $48 per hour Benefits: Including health insurance from day one, dental and vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, generous PTO, 8 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays), and more.
Join us at NYI, where we are making strides in healthcare through innovative and compassionate care. Visit our website at: Nyimaging.com Follow us on Facebook: NYI on Facebook *New York Imaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*