Job Type Full-time Description SIGN ON BONUS!Roswell Park Care Network is looking to hire a full-time Nurse Practitioner to work at our fantastic Jamestown location. The Nurse Practitioner provides healthcare services to adult patients including health promotion, cancer prevention, survivorship, care for acute and chronic phases of illness, as well as patient and family education and counseling. This role also refers patients to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate. Brief Overview of Duties:
- Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
- Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessment; works in collaboration with physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
- Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
- Reviews findings and determines eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
- Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, requests written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
- Relays appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient.
- Administers therapeutic measures/obtains specimens as appropriate.
- Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement in the delivery of care.
- Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient.
- Dictates or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes and follow-up letters.
- Assists in management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during the acute and chronic phase of the patient's care.
Requirements Requirements:
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school, college, or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Community Practices.
- Experience with survivorship care, including assessing long-term physical and emotional needs of cancer survivors.
- Knowledge of survivorship guidelines, health maintenance needs, and interventions that promote quality of life post-treatment.
- Ability to create and implement individualized survivorship care plans, addressing follow-up screenings, lifestyle adjustments, and monitoring for recurrence or late effects of treatment.
- Familiarity with coordinating a survivorship program, potentially including setting up processes, educating staff, and monitoring program effectiveness.
- Skills in collecting and analyzing data on survivorship outcomes and patient satisfaction to improve program services
- Experience in an oncology and hematology setting
- Familiarity with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care
Excellent Benefit Package with 11 Paid Holidays! Come Join the Roswell Park Care Network!
- Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision
- HRA - employer funded
- 401(k) with employer match!
- Company paid life insurance, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident
- 11 Holidays
- Generous Vacation and Sick time off
- Monday to Friday schedule
* Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands.