Nurse II ICU

Job Summary: Nurse II ICU

The Nurse II ICU at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center plans, provides, and supervises nursing interventions for individuals with cancer and cancer-related health care problems. This role involves diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through patient care, health teaching, and counseling, as well as providing interventions supportive of life and well-being. The Nurse II ICU executes medical regimens prescribed by licensed health care providers and supervises Nurse I's, Licensed Practical Nurses, Hospital Clinical Assistants, and Clinical Support Assistants. Additionally, the position includes administrative tasks within the assigned area and encourages professional growth through educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.

A characteristic of this per diem position is the short, unscheduled notice associated with reporting for duty, the variable nature of hours worked per payroll period, and its non-benefit earning status.

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
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time critical care experience; or
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time medical-surgical experience in an acute care setting; or
• 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.

Notes

Incumbents will serve a one (1) year full-time probationary period as a Nurse II. Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Key skills/competency

• Oncology Nursing
• Critical Care
• Patient Assessment
• Medication Administration
• Nursing Interventions
• Health Education
• Supervisory Skills
• Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Emergency Response
• Communication Skills