Title

Critical Care Resource & Vascular Access Nurse Specialist (Per Diem)

Job Type

Regular

Company

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

Specialized Workforce Assessment Team (SWAT)

Time Type

Part time

Weekly Hours

4

Fte

0.1

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Join a dynamic team where clinical expertise, operational excellence, and patient-centered care come together!

The Critical Care Resource & Vascular Access Nurse Specialist oversees and coordinates daily clinical and operational activities in the assigned area, collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team including providers, nursing and ancillary staff. This role plays a key part in ensuring efficient patient flow, resource readiness, quality outcomes, and exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Arranges, manages and facilitates the sequencing of procedures and verifies that clinical resources are available and properly prepared, including equipment, supplies and the appropriate personnel for the procedure.
• Manages day-to-day departmental/unit operational flow and allocation of resources.
• Manages day-to-day staffing needs of the area to ensure the unit is able to meet patient care needs.
• Provides leadership in quality metrics for the assigned area.
• Uses advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills to perform the parts of the nursing process.

This position is per diem and ideal for a nursing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at coordinating clinical operations, and is passionate about ensuring patients receive high-quality, efficient care.

Starting hourly rate is $58.92 and the actual compensation offered may vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

License and Certification Requirement

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York; and
• Certification or eligibility for Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time nursing experience in an oncology support setting; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time nursing experience in an acute care support setting; or
• Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time nursing experience in an oncology support setting; or
• Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time nursing experience in an acute care support setting.

Note

• Incumbents must obtain and maintain applicable certification, as required by area of specialty, within eighteen (18) months of appointment to this position as a condition of continued employment in this title.
• As a condition of continued employment, incumbents must obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within six (6) months of their appointment to this title.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have four or more years of oncology and/or intensive care unit (ICU) nursing experience and a current CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification.

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-BenefitsandLeaves@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.