Nurse Practitioner - Multi-Specialty

RPCI Oncology PC•City of Lockport, NY

About The Position

We have a great opportunity for a patient focused Advanced Practice Practitioner for our growing multi-specialty clinic in Lockport, 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. Why Join Roswell Park Care Network? We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support your professional growth and work-life balance: Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule — no nights or weekends Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and sick time Paid Holidays: 11 recognized holidays The Advanced Practice Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner provides healthcare services to patients including health promotion, cancer prevention, care for acute and chronic phases of illness, as well as overall patient and family education and counseling. NP supports multiple providers and specialties including GI, Breast Care, Urology, Dermatology, and Thoracic. This role also refers patients to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate. 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. Review’s 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. Triage’s patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary. 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. 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. Applies current concepts and principles from research to practice setting. Initiates changes in clinical practice based on findings of research or quality improvement projects. Participates in multidisciplinary clinical research activities; participates in clinical trials and acts as a patient advocate. OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and compliance standards. Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops. Prepares other written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes, and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed. Frequently converses with contacts inside and outside of the department, division and/or groups, including patient, vendors, and sales representatives. Serves on departmental or administrative committees if requested. Attends departmental meetings for the purpose of communication, if requested. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

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).
As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or other national certifying body recognized by the HCFA within nine (9) months of their appointment to this title as required by Medicare.
Certification Basic Life Support (BLS).

Nice To Haves

2 years surgical experience preferred.
Experience supporting multiple providers. Ie GI, GU, Breast, or Thoracic preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Review’s 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.
Triage’s patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary.
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.
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.
Applies current concepts and principles from research to practice setting.
Initiates changes in clinical practice based on findings of research or quality improvement projects.
Participates in multidisciplinary clinical research activities; participates in clinical trials and acts as a patient advocate.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and compliance standards.
Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops.
Prepares other written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes, and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed.
Frequently converses with contacts inside and outside of the department, division and/or groups, including patient, vendors, and sales representatives.
Serves on departmental or administrative committees if requested.
Attends departmental meetings for the purpose of communication, if requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested