Registered Nurse

Description

Roswell Park Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse at our beautiful infusion clinic in Williamsville, NY.

Roswell Park Care Network is a recognized leader in oncology and specialty care, supporting community physician practices across New York State. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing innovative treatment options in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

As the Registered Nurse you will plans and provide nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and cancer related health care problems; treat human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as patient care, health teaching, and health counseling; executes medical regimens prescribed by a physician or other licensed health care provider authorized by the State of New York.

Responsibilities:

• •Follows orders written by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• •Administer chemotherapeutic agents
• •Administer IV infusions including iron, hydration, and other injectable medications
• •Assess lab results and vital signs
• •Prepare chemotherapeutic agents following all safety standards including closed system access devices
• •Prepare all medications following manufacturer guidelines
• •Obtain vascular access via Peripheral IV, A-port or PICC line
• •Patient education on discharge/post treatment
• •Monitor and evaluate patients throughout infusion
• •Draws blood for lab draws via peripherally or by venous access device
• •Performs therapeutic phlebotomy per order
• •Phone triage
• •Adheres to all the regulatory requirements and professional standards such as ONS and QOPI safety standards as applicable to the specific area of nursing practice
• •Performs nursing assessment that includes the holistic needs of each patient with consideration of his/her physiological, psychological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs. Includes the patient and family and/or support system in the planning and delivery of care
• •Ensures that patient safety is a priority goal in the delivery of healthcare
• •Provides direct patient care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure that the plan of nursing intervention is consistent with and integrated with the total treatment plan
• •Administers medications, IV fluids in a safe and efficient manner following established policies and procedures
• •Demonstrates knowledge of and indications for dosage, route, action, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions of medication
• •Provides health education/teaching for patients, their families, and/or designated significant others
• •Confers with nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team regarding condition of patients and/or any unusual events or problems to ensure continuity of care
• •Schedules patient appointments for treatment to include but not limited to, chemotherapy infusion, iron infusion, hydration, injections, etc.
• •Adheres to the RPCI Oncology, PC standard for Employee Conduct
• •Protects patient’s privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers.
• •Demonstrates an understanding of and is compliant with HIPAA regulations. Can define own level of access for minimum necessary requirements
• •Complies with and is knowledgeable of Institute and department policies/procedures and standards of care
• •Completes and maintains certification for the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course
• •Acquires and/or maintains the necessary education and skills required to address competencies
• •Attends/completes required mandatory in-services on an annual basis
• •Attends education programs offered which have relevance to the special needs of assigned patient population, new products, equipment, policies/procedures, and clinical care
• •Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops
• •Other responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• •Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• •The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime oncology nursing experience (preferred) or similar experience
• •Experience with EMR software (Medent/Onco/Allscripts/Soarian)
• •Must have knowledge of Windows and Office software

Certifications/Licenses:

• •License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• •OCN Certification preferred
• •BLS required