Registered Nurse - Infusion Center

Job Title

This position will serve to support our affiliation with Roswell Park Cancer Care. Located at the Main Hospital Campus on 1-1 Monday - Friday 7:30am-4pm Oncology/Chemo experience preferred.

Plans and provides nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and cancer related health care problems; treats 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.

Position Highlights

• Shared Governance: Open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the care team of medical assistants, secretaries, LPN, and physician group.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program.
• Work/Life: Regular schedules to balance your work/life and school calendars.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy agents, pre-medications and non-oncology infusions
• Assess lab results and vital signs
• Obtain vascular access via Peripheral IV, A-port or PICC line
• Patient education on discharge/post treatment
• Tumor and registry entry
• Patient tracking for oral chemo and Mediport maintenance
• Monitor and evaluate patients throughout infusion
• Complete treatment plans
• Phone triage
• Adheres to all the regulatory requirements and professional standards such as ONS 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 and their 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
• Adheres to the RPCI Oncology, PC standard for Employee Conduct

Other Duties

• Protects patient's privacy, confidentiality, and their rights as health care consumers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and is compliant with HIPAA regulations. Is able to 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
• Attends meetings as required.

Career Path

• Career advancement to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

Mission Statement

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• OCN Certification preferred
• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Work Contact Group

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Practice Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Pay Range: $35.20 - $51.10

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.