Description
Roswell Park Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse at our beautiful infusion clinic in Williamsville, 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.
As the Registered Nurse you will plans 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; executes 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
- Other responsibilities as may be required and/or assigned
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime oncology nursing experience (preferred) or similar experience
- 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
- BLS required
