Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Outpatient Medical Oncology

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: 

• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Monitors patient response to cancer therapies and disease progression, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Provides direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Educates patients on pre‑treatment requirements, post‑procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Works collaboratively with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Facilitates timely access to care and reduces delays by proactively managing follow‑up, referrals, and coordination activities.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries through phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure, adhering to evidence‑based oncology nursing standards
• li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"ulli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}"> Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.