Registered Nurse (RN) in Williamsville, NY

Salary Range: $38.00-41.00/hour an hour based on experience

RPCI Oncology, P.C. – Roswell Park Care Network is looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team in Williamsville, NY!

As a leader in oncology and specialty care within community physician practices, Roswell Park Care Network is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and advancing innovative treatment solutions.

We offer an excellent benefit package:
• Medical Insurance via Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Health Reimbursement Account, employer funded
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Schedule is Monday through Friday

As a Registered Nurse, you will develop and implement nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and related health conditions.
You will address patients' responses to actual or potential health concerns by providing direct care, health education, and counseling. Additionally, you will carry out medical treatments prescribed by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider authorized in 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
• 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.
• Protects patient’s privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers.
• Understands and adheres to HIPAA regulations, ensuring compliance. Able to determine appropriate access based on minimum necessary requirements.
• Complies with and is knowledgeable of organizations 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
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops
• Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills, organizational skills and superb attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Communication - listening, reading, verbal and written skills
• Attention to Detail – thorough in completing work tasks
• Integrity – Being honest and ethical
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Stress Tolerance – Effectively managing a heavy workload; accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations
• Achievement – Results-oriented, utilize strongest abilities
• Complex problem solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Judgment and decision-making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Time management – Managing one’s own time and guiding the time of others

Requirements
Education/License/Experience:
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of New York
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time nursing experience, preferably in oncology
• Proficiency in EMR software (Medent, Onco, Allscripts, Soarian)
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications

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