Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic

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Department:

Job Description Summary:

Up to $20K Sign on Bonus

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates calm, professional manner during a crisis or emergency situation at all times within the patient care environment.
• Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients.
• Reviews laboratory values, diagnostic testing, treatment plans, and clinical documentation prior to provider visits and treatment initiation.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret chemotherapy orders accurately (calculates BSA and ANC correctly).
• Assesses treatment-related toxicities and communicates findings to providers.
• Monitors patients for disease progression, complications, and treatment response.
• Provides triage and symptom management for acute and chronic oncology-related issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify signs and symptoms of oncologic emergencies and initiate appropriate and timely interventions.
• Coordinates diagnostic testing, referrals, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
• Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
• Assists with implementation and management of oral oncolytic therapy programs.
• Participates in survivorship planning and supportive care initiatives.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Utilizes professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Escalates concerns appropriately to nursing leadership team using chain of command.
• Completes nursing documentation accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with Joint Commission Standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Epic for accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, referrals to the multidisciplinary team, and communication among staff.
• Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Management of in-basket messages and patient portals.
• Follows approved protocol in receiving critical results and performing timely and accurate communication and follow-up.
• Reviews and interprets laboratory results, communicates critical results to providers, and documents findings in EPIC in a timely manner.
• Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
• Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Prepares for the following day’s clinic visits by reviewing patient charts, printing laboratory orders, and confirming that required laboratory and treatment appointments are scheduled.
• Obtains genetic testing orders and prepares the appropriate testing kits for the following day. Orders and kits for patients with ports are delivered to the Treatment Suite; orders and kits for patients without ports are delivered to the laboratory.
• Manages and triages telephone calls from patients reporting side effects related to infused or oral treatments, promptly communicates the patient’s symptoms to the provider, and follows up with the patient regarding recommended interventions to manage or resolve the symptoms or side effects.
• Participates in and presents at the monthly IPCC meeting, as assigned.
• Attends and actively participates in Tumor Conferences.
• Completes 100% of required hospital- and unit-specific annual in-service education prior to evaluation date.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
  • Current Licensure in the state of Florida. BSN preferred. BLS required/
• Education
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred
• Experience
  • Level II: Minimum of 2 years in area of specialty in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and/or medical / surgical experience. Applicants must also possess the skills to independently perform the job requirements, tasks and responsibilities of the position.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: