Catholic Health System is actively seeking a per diem Nurse Practitioner for coverage at the Sisters Infusion Center in Depew, NY.
Job Summary:
The Infusion Center Nurse Practitioner functions as an independent health care provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for coordinating comprehensive care in an outpatient setting through assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation. He/She demonstrates a high degree of clinical expertise in working with patients with acute and chronic illnesses including oncology patients. He/She is responsible for assessment, treatment, management, education, health promotion, and care coordination for patient during treatments. He/She is responsible for any infusion order clarifications from CHS or Non-CHS providers that refer patients to the infusion center as it related to hospital policy and pharmacy state and federal regulations. He/She works collaboratively with the pharmacy department regarding any order clarifications and is responsible for compliance with all hospital-based regulations. The Nurse Practitioner demonstrates an advanced level of medical/nursing, oncology clinical knowledge, communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional practice. He/She works with administrative, nursing, and physicians to assure safe, effective, quality patient care and to promote Catholic Health’s mission, vision and values. In addition, he/she has a strong understanding of the business end, including but not limited to oncology billing and coding.
Key Job Features
- Per Diem: 10-12 hour shifts
- Compensation range: $52.29 - $78.43 per hour
- Occurrence based malpractice insurance
- Non-Profit Organization
- Epic EMR
Education:
- Masters or doctorate degree from accredited nursing program
- Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (adult health) in New York State (Board Certification)
- Maintains a current license in New York State as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner (Active RN and APNP license)
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Certification in oncology nursing
- Certification in administration of chemotherapeutic agents and/or biologic agents
Experience:
- Two (2) years of oncology experience preferred
Knowledge, Skill & Ability:
- Ability to manage acute sensitivity/allergic reactions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to prioritize tasks
Environment
- Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs
- Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions
- Exposure to antineoplastic agents
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