Job Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to support our providers in our Dermatology outpatient clinics!

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.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Company-paid life insurance
• 11 paid Holidays

As the Registered Nurse you will assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care using the nursing process. You will also plan and provide nursing interventions for individuals with skin conditions including cancer; 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.

This position will provide coverage across our Dermatology clinics in Cheektowaga, Depew, and Lockport, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Follows orders written by a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant
• Obtain vital signs and/or medical history for patient’s chart
• Patient education on discharge/post-procedure/treatment
• Triage calls and messages and route to appropriate staff member
• 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
• Provides health education/teaching for patients, their families, and/or designated significant others regarding dermatologic conditions, treatments and procedures
• 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
• Orders and maintains stock of medical supplies including but not limited to McKesson, Quest, Allegran accounts
• Contact patients regarding pathology results at the discretion of the provider
• Obtain prior authorization for procedures and/or medications as indicated
• Manage and track incoming and outgoing referrals
• Assist the front desk staff with scheduling and verify procedures are scheduled appropriately
• Prepare charts ahead of patient’s appointment
• Prepare surgical instruments and supplies for procedures using sterile technique
• Assist with dermatology procedures using specialized medical equipment
• Precise and timely documentation in EMR
• Coordinate all biologic treatments and follow up
• Educates and trains Medical Assistants as needed
• 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
• Complies with and is knowledgeable of Institute and department policies/procedures and standards of care
• Acquires and/or maintains the necessary education and skills required to address competencies
• Attends education programs offered which have relevance to the special needs of assigned patient population, new products, equipment, policies/procedures, and clinical care
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• The equivalent of one (1) year of fulltime dermatology nursing experience (Preferred)
• Experience with EMR software

Certifications/Licenses:

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