RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Roswell Park Care Network has an incredible opportunity for experienced RN at our SOUTHTOWNS MULTI-SPECIALTY location in Orchard Park, NY!

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.

Excellent Benefits and Compensation package!

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental and Vision Insurance

Company employer paid life insurance.

Generous Vacation and Sick time

11 Paid Holidays

As the RN you will assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care using the nursing process. Plans and provides nursing interventions for individuals with various conditions including GI, Breast, and others; 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; provide support to providers for office-based procedures.

Requirements

Performes patient vital signs and other required tests, records patient history, obtains accurate medication list and any information the provider may request to enable him/her to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

Follows orders written by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant

Explains normal/abnormal test/lab results to patients and their significant others after careful review and discretion of the provider.

Contact patients regarding pathology results at the discretion of the provider

Obtain prior authorization for procedures and/or medications as indicated

Educates patient and family members regarding medications, invasive and non-invasive procedures and any other healthcare related topics.

Serves as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff.

Schedules and processes paperwork for patient tests.

Triages pts via phone: GI and other symptoms, medication refills, schedules patient if provider requires office visit, handled according to office protocol

Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked appropriately and ready for next patient.

Prepare charts ahead of patient's appointment

Orders medical supplies.

Delegate tasks to other team members as license permits.

Completes equipment maintenance per manufacturer recommendation.

Demonstrates knowledge to safely and accurately place straight and foley catheters.

Administers medications 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.

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.

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.

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.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime nursing experience;

GI preferred. Other specialties such as oncology, urology, pulmonary a plus.

Experience with EMR software required. Medent preferred.

Must float as needed to all Network locations in WNY.

Salary Description

$38.00 - $42.00/hr.

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