Registered Nurse - SIGN ON BONUS

About the role

Roswell Park Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Registered Nurse at our infusion clinic located inside Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

Description

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.

Benefits

- Monday-Friday schedule - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - 401(k) with company match - Generous vacation and sick time - Company-paid life insurance - 11 paid Holidays

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 - 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

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

Pay

$38.00 - $41.00/hour