About the role
Pay: $38.00 to $43.00 per hour
Description
Roswell Park Care Network
has an amzing opportunity for an experienced
RN
to join our Northtowns Medical Oncology Hematology practice in Williamsville, NY!
Excellent Compensation and Benefits Package!
· Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
· HRA - employer funded
· Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
· Generous Vacation and Sick time
· 11 Holidays
· Schedule is Monday through Friday
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
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 with EMR software (Medent/Onco/Allscripts/Soarian)
Must have knowledge of Windows and Office software
Certification/Licenses:
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
OCN Certification Preferred
BLS required