Registered Nurse Intern

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. 

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. 

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse Intern (RN Intern) will work closely with the Nurse Manager, Lead Nurses and other nursing department staff members with the goal of learning more about the care of the radiation oncology patient. They may, at times, assist the department with day-to-day tasks needed to support patient needs. Some of these day-to-day tasks may include communicating with patients and staff via phone or email, rooming patients, and other department-related duties. In addition, the RN Intern will observe the work of the clinic nurses and nurse navigators under the guidance of the Lead Nurse Team. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet new and existing patients upon their arrival.
• Observe RNs with preparing for consultations, on treatment visits and follow-ups to gain knowledge of radiation oncology nursing care.
• Facilitate patient questionnaire completion.
• Support communication with referring providers and their office staff under the guidance of the nursing team. 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 department-related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 
• Desire to increase knowledge in Radiation Oncology Nursing 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Highly motivated with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

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 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.