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Posted: 19-Jun-22
Location: New York, New York
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Company Overview
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.
*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.
Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.
Job Description
We are:
MSK's pediatric cancer program is the largest of its kind in the United States, giving us unparalleled expertise in all childhood cancers. The treatments we have pioneered at Memorial Sloan Kettering are now the standard of care at other institutions!
Are you ready to be a part of a team that is changing the way the world treats cancer?
If so, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is looking for an outstanding nurse to help make a difference. This unit is a separate area on the Pediatrics floor for patients who need close observation or more-intensive care support; it's a 5-bed unit. You will join a team of specialized nurses, who work alongside pediatric critical care intensivists, fellows, & nurse practitioners.
You are:
- A good decision-maker, with shown success at making timely decisions that maintain high standards of nursing care within the organization.
- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged.
- Approachable - someone who is comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.
- An effective communicator.
- Willing to take action and eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.
You Will:
- Implement the nursing process for medical and surgical pediatric patients requiring intensive monitoring and nursing interventions in our 5 bed PICU
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care
- Provide patient-centered care to our patients
You Need:
- Current NYS RN license
- Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN)
- A minimum of 1.5 years pediatric experience required; Peds Critical care and/or pediatric oncology experience preferred.
Hours: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend rotation required
Please Note - This opportunity is not open to New Grads!
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability | Remote Flexibility
Closing
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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