Registered Nurse - Oncology

Description

Roswell Park Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse at our beautiful infusion clinic located inside Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.

As a leading provider of oncology and specialty care in community practices, Roswell Park Care Network is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and pioneering innovative treatment solutions. 

We offer an excellent benefit package:

• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Health Reimbursement Account, employer funded
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Schedule is Monday through Friday

As a Registered Nurse, you will plan and deliver nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and related healthcare concerns. Your responsibilities will include addressing human responses to actual or potential health issues through patient care, health education, and counseling. Additionally, you will implement medical regimens prescribed by physicians or other licensed healthcare providers authorized by the State of New York. 

Responsibilities:

• Follow 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  
• Protects patient’s privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers. 
• Understands and adheres to HIPAA regulations, ensuring compliance. Able to determine appropriate access based on minimum necessary requirements. 
• Complies with and is knowledgeable of organizations and department policies/procedures and standards of care 
• Acquires and/or maintains the necessary education and skills required to address competencies 
• Attends/completes required mandatory in-services on an annual basis 
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops 
• Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned 

Requirements

Education/License/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of New York
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time nursing experience, preferably in oncology
• Proficiency in EMR software (Medent, Onco, Allscripts, Soarian)
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications