Oncology Ambulatory Care Nurse

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Oncology for a nursing job in Tampa, Florida.

Oncology

• Discipline: RN
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

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.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Florida Department of Health Nursing License

Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient)

Tampa General Hospital Job ID #260003JG. Oncology Nurse - TGH Infusion Center Outpatient

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.News & World Report for 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Health savings account

Health Care FSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs