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Description RN-Rheumatology/Infusion-Greenlawn, Long Island-Full Time-Day-Offsite The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others. Infusion/Chemo experience required Responsibilities Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered and applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions. Provides direct, continuous, (where applicable), care for a specific caseload of patients through application of the nursing process based upon theory, research, and approved Department of Nursing and institutional standards. Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team Participates in performance improvement, nursing quality, nursing research activities and utilizes same in clinical practice. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for nursing practice and the delivery of safe, competent patient care. Maintains clinical competence and is responsible for own professional growth and development along the continuum ...