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Nurse II (Team Lead) - SWAT (Full-Time/Third Shift)

Roswell Park Cancer Institute is a specialty hospital.

Posted Sep 3

Shift and hours
Nights38 hours a week
Unit and setting
Oncology · Hospital
License
RN licenseLicense to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York; and
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York; and Check your license
One of these
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time nursing experience in an oncology support setting;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time nursing experience in an acute care support setting;
  • Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time nursing experience in an oncology support setting;
  • Associate’s degree in Nursing and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time nursing experience in an acute care support setting.
Certification
Certification or eligibility for Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Preferred

Certification
Current CCRN certification is strongly preferred.
Experience
The ideal candidate will possess at least two (2) years of recent ICU experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of ICU Charge Nurse experience. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess at least two (2) years of recent ICU experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of ICU Charge Nurse experience.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Preferred Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Reasonable Accommodation Request Preferred Qualifications: Reasonable Accommodation Request
Also asks
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.
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Our Core Values Preferred Qualifications: Our Core Values
Also asks
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.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for New York staff rolesNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 1,807 postings.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Floating
Floats to other units

The workplace

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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

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Title
Nurse II (Team Lead) - SWAT (Full-Time/Third Shift)
Job type
Regular
Company
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department
Specialized Workforce Assessment Team (SWAT)
Time type
Full time
FTE
0.9375
Shift
Third Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Lead, coordinate, and inspire excellence in patient care while driving operational success within a dynamic healthcare team!

The Nurse II (Team Lead) SWAT provides leadership in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will coordinate patient care, optimize operational efficiency, and support exceptional outcomes for patients and staff.

This role oversees and coordinates daily clinical and operational activities within the assigned area, collaborating closely with providers, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include managing and facilitating patient care workflows, coordinating procedures, ensuring appropriate staffing and resource allocation, and verifying that equipment, supplies, and personnel are readily available to meet patient care needs.

The successful candidate will lead day-to-day departmental operations, support quality and performance initiatives, and utilize advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and nursing expertise to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.

Compensation

  • Base Hourly Rate: $46.90
  • Geographical Differential: $9.04
  • Assignment Differential: $5.00
  • Total Hourly Rate: $60.94

The listed pay rate reflects the potential compensation for this position and includes applicable differentials. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Learn more about our nursing program: https://www.roswellpark.org/careers/nursing

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.
  • 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 will possess at least two (2) years of recent ICU experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of ICU Charge Nurse experience. Current CCRN certification is strongly preferred.

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.

What's around it?

In Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent
$1,046/mo
Household income
$50,041/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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