Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York

Job Description:

Title: Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Type:

Regular
Company:Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department: Nursing - Enterostomal Therapy
Time Type: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40FTE:1
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)




Summary: Performs all duties of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Under the supervision of the Provider or Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed independent provider, assists in the development, evaluation, and modification of the care/treatment plan based on mutual goals with patient and caregiver. Facilitates patient access to appropriate interdisciplinary care providers as well as diagnostic and therapeutic services. Serve as a point of contact, advocate, and informational resource for patient, caregiver, providers, and other team members in the oncology setting. Ensures effective tracking of test results, medication management, and adherence to follow-up appointments. Provides patient centered education. Provides education to nursing and ancillary staff members. Serves as designated quality lead for nursing unit.


Salary range $58,046 - $70,317 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.




Qualifications:Required Education and Experience


License and Certification Requirement
License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New York.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications from the American Heart Association.


Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing school's LPN program and four (4) years of nursing experience, including two (2) years of nursing experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting.


NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.



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



RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



Our Core Values



RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.



Historical Compensation Information Statement


Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.