Pool RN B - TGH Outpatient Infusion

Pool RN B - TGH Outpatient Infusion

Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments.
• Monitors patient response to cancer therapies and disease progression, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Provides direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
• Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care.
• Educates patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
• Facilitates timely access to care and reduces delays by proactively managing follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities.
• Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries through phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol.
• Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
• Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure, adhering to evidence-based oncology nursing standards.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Florida Department of Health Nursing License
• Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient)

Primary Location: Tampa

Work Locations: Healthplex Brandon 10740 Palm River Rd Tampa 33619 Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job: Nursing (LPNs, RNs) Organization: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital Schedule: Full-time Scheduled Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Shift: Day Job Type: On Site Shift Hours: Variable 8, 10, or 12 hour day shifts Minimum Salary: 39.75