Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology

Job Description

Are you a Registered Nurse eager to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Mount Sinai Hospital's Surgical Oncology Unit offers a rewarding opportunity to join our team at the forefront of cancer care. Become part of a leading academic hospital environment where you will provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing post-surgical interventions for various types of cancer.

Is this you?

You are a highly motivated and empathetic individual drawn to the complexities of surgical oncology nursing. You find deep satisfaction in guiding patients and their families through their post-surgical journeys, providing expert clinical care and unwavering emotional support during challenging times. Your ability to establish trusting relationships with patients, understand their unique needs, and advocate for their well-being sets you apart.

You are eager to learn and develop new skills. The field of surgical oncology is constantly evolving. As new treatments and technologies emerge regularly, nurses in this specialty have the opportunity to stay at the forefront of medical advancements and continuously enhance their skills, making it an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain exposure to various surgical interventions and treatments.

About this team

We are a -bed surgical oncology unit providing post-operative care to patients who have undergone GI, breast, or urology surgery. Admissions to our unit come via our Emergency Department, ICU, and PACU teams. Typical patient ratios for nurses on our team are 4:1 on days and 6:1 on nights. The patient population is predominantly surgical oncology (including retroperitoneal, pelvic, visceral, sarcomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer), although we also see patients from general surgery, palliative care, and inflammatory bowel disease. 

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