Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Infusion Center

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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Two (2) years of oncology experience preferred
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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