Nurse II (Per Diem)

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY seeks a Nurse II (Per Diem) for the Nursing Clinical Research department. This part-time role involves planning, providing and supervising nursing interventions for cancer patients, ensuring adherence to regimens and patient education.

The position offers a non-benefit per diem appointment with a starting hourly rate of $47.58, reporting with short notice and a flexible hours pattern typical of per diem postings.

Qualifications

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York.
• Oncology nursing experience or critical care/medical-surgical experience in acute care.
• Nurse II should demonstrate ability to supervise others and manage responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and supervise nursing interventions for cancer patients.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by physicians and educate patients.
• Supervise Nurse I, LPNs, and other clinical staff where assigned.
• Perform administrative tasks in the designated area and participate in professional development.

Skills

RN license

Oncology experience

LPN supervision experience

Education

Registered Nurse NY license

Oncology nursing experience

Critical care / medical-surgical experience

Job description

Title: Nurse II (Per Diem) Job Type: Temporary, Non-Benefited Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Nursing Clinical Research Time Type: Part time Weekly Hours: 12 FTE: 0.3 Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary: We are looking for a Nurse II - Per Diem to work within our Nursing Clinical Research department. In this role, the Nurse II plans, provides and supervises nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and cancer-related health care problems; diagnoses and treats human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as patient care, health teaching, and health counseling; provides interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; executes medical regimens prescribed by a physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider authorized by the State Education Commissioner’s regulations; supervises Nurse I’s, Licensed Practical Nurses, Hospital Clinical Assistants and Clinical Support Assistants; performs administrative tasks with assigned area of responsibility; enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Characteristic of the position is the short, unscheduled notice associated with reporting for duty, the variable nature of the hours worked per payroll period and temporary nature of appointments to this title and the fact that this is a non-benefit earning title. Starting hourly rate is $47.58.

Qualifications:

• License Requirement: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York.
• Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time oncology nursing experience; or 2. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or 3. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or 4. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting and completion of Roswell Park nursing orientation with the ability to function independently at a satisfactory level for three (3) months (full-time) as a Nurse I at Roswell Park.
• NOTE: 1. Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II. 2. Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have clinical, research, and/or community-facing experience or specialized training(s) involving botanicals/plant medicines (e.g., cannabis, psychedelics, herbal therapies, etc), substance use (e.g., nicotine, tobacco, alcohol), and/or environmental exposure assessment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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Our Core Values

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Welcome to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, America's first cancer center founded in 1898 by Dr. Roswell Park. As one of the largest employers in Western New York, Roswell has over 3,300 employees, including over 200 physicians and scientists and 400 nurses. It's a new era at Roswell Park. Leading the way in cancer research, treatment and education for more than a century, today Roswell Park is setting our course for a second century of extraordinary advances in cancer research and treatment. Equipped with the best facilities, the sharpest and most creative minds, and the single objective of curing cancer, we stand on the threshold of historic discovery.