Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP) - Nurse Practitioner

Description

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! https://www.roswellpark.org/carenetwork

• 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.