Description

 DescriptionTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Roswell Park Care Network’s Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. Teamwork, positive culture, patient centered care and collaboration must guide what we do as individuals and professionals every day.Excellent Benefit Package with 11 Paid Holidays!Come Join the Roswell Park Care Network! https://www.roswellpark.org/carenetwork

• Medical Insurance (100% Employer funded deductible plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Sick and Vacation time

Essential Functions

• Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
• Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessment; works in collaboration with physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
• Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
• Reviews findings and determines eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
• Relays appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Administers therapeutic measures/obtains specimens as appropriate. • Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient.
• Dictates or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes and follow-up letters.
• Assists in management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during the acute and chronic phase of the patient s care.
• Considers the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and educational backgrounds of individuals, families and communities when providing care.
• Ensures that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards of care are maintained and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors, and staff. ® Educates patients and families about the disease process and treatment.
• Provides information to patients and families related to symptom management and the psychosocial response to cancer and its treatment.
• Participates in the development of clinical pathways and educational materials.
• Provides consultation to community groups and professional groups
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care problems, resulting in system improvements or improvements in patient care. 
• Participates in continuous quality improvement/organization operating in system improvements or improvements in patient care. 
• Participates in continuous quality improvement/organization operating procedure activities.
•  Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving the quality of care provided to patients. 
• Applies current concepts and principles from research to practice setting. 
• Initiates changes in clinical practice based on findings of research or quality improvement projects. 

Requirements

 Preferred Qualifications

Master s degree in Nursing from an accredited school, college, or university with current Nurse Practitioner Certification in New York State 

OR 

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies with Physician Assistant Certification to practice in New York State