Registered Nurse - SIGN ON BONUS!!!
About The Position
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. 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. As the 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.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Experience with EMR software (Medent/Onco/Allscripts/Soarian)
- Knowledge of Windows and Office software
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
- BLS required
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year of fulltime oncology nursing experience
- OCN Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- Draw blood for lab draws via peripherally or by venous access device
- Perform therapeutic phlebotomy per order
- Phone triage
- Adhere to all the regulatory requirements and professional standards such as ONS and QOPI safety standards as applicable to the specific area of nursing practice
- Perform 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
- Include the patient and family and/or support system in the planning and delivery of care
- Ensure that patient safety is a priority goal in the delivery of healthcare
- Provide 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
- Administer medications, IV fluids in a safe and efficient manner following established policies and procedures
- Demonstrate knowledge of and indications for dosage, route, action, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions of medication
- Provide health education/teaching for patients, their families, and/or designated significant others
- Confer 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
- Schedule patient appointments for treatment to include but not limited to, chemotherapy infusion, iron infusion, hydration, injections, etc.
- Adhere to the RPCI Oncology, PC standard for Employee Conduct
- Protect patient’s privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers
- Demonstrate an understanding of and be compliant with HIPAA regulations
- Define own level of access for minimum necessary requirements
- Comply with and be knowledgeable of Institute and department policies/procedures and standards of care
- Complete and maintain certification for the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course
- Acquire and/or maintain the necessary education and skills required to address competencies
- Attend/complete required mandatory in-services on an annual basis
- Attend education programs offered which have relevance to the special needs of assigned patient population, new products, equipment, policies/procedures, and clinical care
- Enhance professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops
- Other responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Company-paid life insurance
- 11 paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
