Registered Nurse - Oncology RPCI Oncology

PC - 3.5

Williamsville, NY Job Details Full-time $38 - $43 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications RN License Word processing BLS Certification Windows Productivity software

Full Job Description 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 Brief Description of Duties 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

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York OCN Certification Preferred BLS required