Lead Clinical Nurse

Located in Manhattan, The New York Proton Center (NYPC) is one of the most unique and respected clinical partnerships in the world of proton therapy. The collaboration between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Health System brings state of the art proton therapy treatment to the patients of New York and the surrounding areas. 

Our team at NYPC is comprised of highly motivated, passionate, professional and engaged individuals working together as a dynamic team to deliver an exceptional level of patient care, providing the most advanced proton therapy technology. We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package with flexibility for growth and career advancement.

If you meet the criteria and would like to be a part of our collaborative, innovative and patient focused team, please apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume, or CV, to the current opportunity listed below.  

** This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus**

Position Summary:

The Lead Clinical Nurse will provide operational and administrative support to the Nurse Manager. The Lead Clinical Nurse will be responsible for the overall assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care at New York Proton Center. The Lead Clinical Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, will oversee clinical nursing care, ensuring compliance with established regulations and standards, including quality assurance and accurate medical record documentation. The Lead Clinical Nurse will also provide clinical nursing care, ensuring compliance with established regulations and standards including quality assurance and accurate medical record documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide supervisory support to Nurse Manager for clinical nursing, medical assistant, nutrition, child life, unit coordinator and PACU staff.
• Assist with scheduling and patient assignments.
• Update policies and procedures.
• Provide orientation and training to staff.
• Interview patients measure vital signs, place IVs.
• Listen to patient and caregiver questions and give well informed answers in a way patients and caregivers can understand and know when to defer questions to physicians.
• Ensure appropriate assessment of patients with acute and chronic problems related to cancer and cancer therapies according to evidence-based practice in adherence with organizational policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain an excellent level of patient-centric care.
• Oversee and coordinate with Research Coordinators and Research Nurses for patient enrollment and compliance for clinical trials or protocols.
• Participate in all Quality Improvement projects by providing input as it pertains to nursing components for safe and efficient patient care.
• Comply with all New York Proton Center policies related to Privacy Rules established under the Health Information Privacy and Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Perform other administrative and job-related duties and clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior managerial experience preferred, including prior Radiation Oncology experience. 
• Graduated from accredited School of Nursing, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, required.
• Current valid NY Registered Nurse License, required.
• Certification in oncology or specialty practice area, preferred.
• BLS certified required, PALS preferred, ACLS preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects at one time, and rapidly change priorities based on patient and practice needs.
• High integrity with respect to maintenance of confidential patient information.
• Composure under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, experience with data management, and efficiency using electronic medical record systems. Oncology Information System, ARIA experience preferred.

About the Area:

New York City is a major metropolitan city and is home to world-renowned cultural offerings. Outdoor attractions include a variety of parks and greenspaces including Central Park, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, the Bronx Zoo, and the High Line; multiple waterfronts on the island afford convenient access to scenic activities. Cultural activities abound in Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art, Iconic sites include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the One World Trade Center; championship teams in every major league sport; shopping abounds in SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Chelsea Market, and the Fashion district; and culinary offerings are second to none. The New York Proton Center is well-located for city living and suburb living, with multiple suburbs located 25 minutes from the Center, home to some of the best public-school systems in the country. 

The salary range and/or hourly rate displayed is a determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.  NYPC takes into consideration several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skillset, experience and training, licensure and certifications, internal equity and other business and organizational needs.

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.