Nurse Practitioner

We are GROWING! Roswell Park Care Network affiliate at Samaritan Medical in Watertown, NY is looking for an experienced and passionate Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

Excellent Benefits!

• Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• HRA - employer funded
• Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• 11 Holidays
• Schedule is Monday through Friday - clinic setting

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse Practitioner provides healthcare services to adult patients including health promotion, cancer prevention, survivorship, care for acute and chronic phases of illness, as well as patient and family education and counseling.

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.
• Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement in the delivery of care.
• 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.
• Triages patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary.
• Ensures that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards of care are maintained and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Informs supervisors and/or the nurse supervisor of actual/potential problems that require resolution at the administrative level.
• Contributes to the nursing profession through publications, committee involvement and development of educational media or use of creative approaches to improve patient care.
• 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.
• Identifies the learning needs of the nursing and medical staff and students and implements educational programs as appropriate.
• Provides formal and informal education to the nursing staff.
• Acts as a preceptor for graduate nursing students.
• 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school, college, or university.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• Experience in an oncology and hematology setting preferred.
• Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES

• License to practice as a registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in New York.
• Certification or eligibility for certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
• Certification Basic Life Support (BLS).