Registered Nurse

SIGN ON BONUS eligible!

Join our team for an exciting opportunity to grow in nursing while providing compassionate care to patients in a hematology/oncology setting.

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

We offer an excellent benefit package:

• Position is SIGN ON BONUS eligible!
• Monday through Friday schedule (No weekends)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional options for Long-Term Disability (LTD), Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• 11 Holidays

As a Registered Nurse you will plan 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; execute 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
• Attends meetings as required
• Other responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime oncology nursing experience (Preferred)
• 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