Description

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Clinical Nurse – Operating Room (Main Campus & Josie Robertson Surgery Center)

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our team as a Clinical Nurse at our Main Campus or Josie Robertson Surgery Center. We're looking for a dynamic nursing professional eager to showcase compassionate, evidence-based nursing care skills and make a meaningful impact in our Operating Room.

Role Overview:

• Provide primary nursing care in the Main Campus Operating Room or Josie Robertson Surgery Center as needed (Ambulatory Surgery).

• Prepare the operating room by ensuring all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are sterile and ready.

• Maintain a sterile environment to prevent infections.

• Ensure that the surgical team adheres to aseptic techniques.

• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgical assistants.

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during the procedure.

• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and communicate any changes to the surgical team.

• Act as the patient’s advocate, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the procedure.

• Accurately document the surgical procedure, including the instruments used, the patient's condition, and any occurrences during surgery.

 Key Qualifications:

• NYS RN license & registration; CNOR certification highly preferred

• BSN preferred; ASN

• Minimum of 1 year of operating room RN experience in an acute care setting required

Core Skills:

• 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

Additional Information:

• Location: MSK’s Main Campus, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021

• MSK’s Josie Robertson Surgery Center, 1133 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

• Schedule: 10/hr OR 12/hr Shift; Flexed between 7am and 12:00am with week rotation required
  
  

Pay Range: $110,700.00 - $177,100.00

FSLA Status: Exempt

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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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