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About the Role
The APP provides healthcare services to adult patients including health promotion, cancer prevention, 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 and collaborates with physicians in formulating treatment plans.
- Writes prescriptions for medications and blood products based on laboratory results and practice protocols.
- Reviews findings and determines eligibility for entry into clinical trials.
- Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team and requests consultations as appropriate.
- Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies.
- Relays appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans.
- Administers therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as appropriate.
- Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends improvements.
- Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans.
- 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.
- Triages patients appropriately and provides emergency treatment as necessary.
- Considers the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and educational backgrounds when providing care.
- Ensures departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards of care are maintained.
- Informs supervisors of actual/potential problems requiring administrative resolution.
- Contributes to the nursing profession through publications, committee involvement, and educational media development.
- Educates patients and families about disease process and treatment.
- Provides information to patients and families related to symptom management and psychosocial response to cancer.
- Identifies learning needs of staff and students and implements educational programs.
- Provides formal and informal education to nursing staff.
- Acts as a preceptor for graduate nursing students.
- Participates in the development of clinical pathways and educational materials.
- Provides consultation to community and professional groups.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves patient care problems, resulting in system improvements.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement and organization operating procedure activities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving the quality of care provided to patients.
- Applies current concepts and principles from research to practice.
- Initiates changes in clinical practice based on research or quality improvement findings.
- Participates in multidisciplinary clinical research activities and acts as a patient advocate.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school, college, or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Community Practices.
- One plus year of NP experience.
- Prior oncology experience preferred.
- Degree in Physician Assistant studies; or Bachelor's degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Certification Program recognized by the New York State Education Department.
- One year of PA experience required.
- Oncology preferred.
- License to practice as a registered Nurse in the State of New York.
- Current Nurse Practitioner Certification in New York.
- Current PA Certification to practice in NYS.
- Current Certification Basic Life Support (BLS).
Location
- Orchard Park
Work Type
- Monday through Friday
Experience Level
- One plus year of NP experience
- One year of PA experience required
Education Level
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Degree in Physician Assistant studies
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- Roswell Park Care Network has a fantastic opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at our Southtowns Medical Oncology Hematology location in Orchard Park!
- Come Join the Roswell Park Care Network!