Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Clinical Nurse | Float Pool

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required)
  • Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience
  • Active New York State RN license
  • Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems

Responsibilities

  • Assess, monitor, and document patients' conditions
  • Administer medications and treatments as per orders
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Provide patient and family education and care coordination
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Benefits

  • Comprehensive support from Nurse Leaders and Educators
  • 12-14 weeks of thorough orientation
  • Opportunity to work across diverse specialties
  • Fairly coordinated assignments within the float pool
  • Team-oriented environment with a patient-centered approach
Full Job Description
Inpatient Support Services (Float Pool)

MSK's Float Team is a dynamic and innovative group of nurses who provide coverage across inpatient acute care areas. Nurses on this team experience a wide variety of patient populations and specialties, offering the opportunity to deepen clinical knowledge and contribute across the hospital. Expand your clinical expertise by gaining experience across a variety of settings, including medical-surgical oncology, telemetry, and more through our float pool. The team receives strong support from leadership, including a Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse Educator. Assignments are coordinated fairly, and nurses are fully integrated into the units they support. Orientation lasts 12 - 14 weeks, with an emphasis on developing confidence across units. Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:4 to 1:6.

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)
  • Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience
  • Active New York State RN license
  • Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems


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
  • Schedule: Night Shift 7pm-7:30am; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation


Helpful Links:
  • MSK Compensation Philosophy
  • Review our great benefits offerings


Pay Range: $113,100.00 - $180,900.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a world-renowned cancer treatment and research institution located in New York City. The center was founded in 1884 and has since become one of the leading cancer centers in the world, with a focus on patient care, research, and education. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center employs over 20,000 people, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and support staff, and treats over 500,000 patients each year. The center is known for its innovative treatments and cutting-edge research, which has helped to improve the lives of cancer patients around the world. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is committed to finding a cure for cancer and improving the quality of life for cancer patients everywhere.
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