Registered Nurse - Multi-Specialty

RPCI Oncology PC•Town of Orchard Park, NY

53d•$38 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Roswell Park Care Network is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Southtowns Multi-Specialty location in Orchard Park, New York. The RN assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care using the nursing process. The role provides nursing interventions for patients with a range of conditions, including GI and breast-related conditions; addresses actual or potential health problems through patient care, teaching, and counseling; carries out authorized medical regimens; and supports providers with office-based procedures. The RN must float as needed to Network locations in Western New York.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
At least one year of full-time nursing experience or equivalent.
Experience with EMR software.
Must float as needed to all Network locations in Western New York.

Nice To Haves

GI experience preferred.
Experience in oncology, urology, or pulmonary specialties is a plus.
Experience with Medent EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient vital signs and required tests, record patient history, obtain an accurate medication list, and gather other information requested by the provider to support diagnosis and treatment.
Follow orders written by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant.
Explain normal and abnormal test or laboratory results to patients and their significant others after review and at the provider’s discretion.
Contact patients regarding pathology results at the provider’s discretion.
Obtain prior authorization for procedures and medications as indicated.
Educate patients and family members about medications, invasive and non-invasive procedures, and other healthcare-related topics.
Serve as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff.
Schedule and process paperwork for patient tests.
Triage patients by phone for GI and other symptoms and medication refills, and schedule office visits when required by the provider, following office protocol.
Ensure examination rooms are clean, appropriately stocked, and ready for the next patient.
Prepare charts before patient appointments.
Order medical supplies.
Delegate tasks to other team members as permitted by licensure.
Complete equipment maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations.
Safely and accurately place straight and Foley catheters.
Administer medications safely and efficiently according to established policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of medication indications, dosage, route, action, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
Perform holistic nursing assessments that consider each patient’s physiological, psychological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational, and spiritual strengths and needs, involving the patient and family or support system in care planning and delivery.
Prioritize patient safety in healthcare delivery.
Coordinate direct patient care activities with other professional disciplines to ensure nursing interventions are consistent with the overall treatment plan.
Communicate with nursing staff and other healthcare team members about patient conditions, unusual events, or problems to support continuity of care.
Adhere to the RPCI Oncology, PC standard for Employee Conduct.
Protect patient privacy, confidentiality, and rights as healthcare consumers; comply with HIPAA and understand minimum-necessary access requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.