Clinical Nurse | M18

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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Memorial Sloan Kettering is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to join our inpatient nursing staff on M18, our Surgical Advanced Care Unit. As a global leader in cancer care, research, and education, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing the future of oncology. We're looking for a dynamic nursing professional eager to showcase compassionate, evidence-based nursing care skills and make a meaningful impact here at MSK's Main Campus.

M18 - Surgical Advanced Care

36-bed inpatient oncology unit with a hybrid model that includes an open step-down unit caring for critically ill and post-operative patients. The unit supports mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and telemetry. A fifteen-bed capacity is designated for step-down care, with dynamic patient needs ranging from long-term vented patients to high-risk post-op and septic patients. Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3-4, with exposure to high-acuity care and cross-training within the first year.

Role Overview:

• Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and clinical status, in inpatient settings

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and institutional policies

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care

• Provide patient and family education, support, and care coordination

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record

Key Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required)

• Active New York State RN license

• BLS Certification Required

• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience

• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems

• Critical Care nursing experience highly preferred

Core Skills:

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented inpatient environment

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

• Effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities

• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple patient care responsibilities

• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice

• Patient-centered approach with a focus on safety, quality, and service excellence

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts 7pm-7:30am; Monday through Friday with weekend and holiday rotation required

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