Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Infusion Center

Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Infusion Center

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) ONC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Preferred Basic Life Support OCN Preferred US guided peripheral IV access experience preferred

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601 Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job

Nursing (LPNs, RNs)

Organization

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital

Schedule

Full-time Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

On Site Shift Hours: 0645-1515

Minimum Salary

69,305.60