RN- Health Care (Full-Time

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Meets requirements of Clinical Trials Senior Chemotherapy Nurse 30%
Monitors therapeutic responses and side effects, and obtains pharmacokinetic blood samples and other laboratory specimens as required by each protocol. Documents in a concise, accurate and legible manner according to each clinical protocol and clinical practice standards. Provides documentation to the Research Nurse and/or Data Manager. Abides by requirements in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society's Manual for Clinical Trials Nursing. Works with research nurse and principal investigator to educate patients and their families about their treatment and protocol requirements. Follow policies and procedures for clinical trials. Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Phase 1 Clinical Research meetings.
Nursing Process 70%
Performs assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner. Obtains baseline information utilized for the development of individualized patient plan of care. Provides direct and indirect patient and family care to assess needs. Monitors patient's progress against plan of care until discharge from designated patient care area. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the plan of care.
Planning
Coordinates the plan of care with patients, family and interdisciplinary team. Ensures the plan of care is accessible to the patient and family to assist them in understanding goals of care and movement toward these goals. Promotes development of clinical practice based on research and evidence. Assists leadership team with maintenance of initial and ongoing unit-based clinical competencies.
Implementation
Acts as a liaison between patients, caregivers and community resources. Educates interdisciplinary team, patient/family on plan of care. Serves as a direct care provider, as appropriate, to ensure outcome obtainment. Documents concise, accurate and legible according to nursing policies and procedures and nursing standards. Utilizes process of performance improvement. Communicates changes in plan of care to the patient/family and the health care team members in a timely manner. Delegates' aspects of care to qualified personnel. Administers IV contrast materials. Administers and/or monitors blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing intervention and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient Delivers sedation and analgesia according to hospital policy and procedure. Observes five Rights for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time Medication Administration as per hospital policy and procedure.
Evaluates patient for improvement after implementation of plan of care to assess for the attainment of goals. Readjusts plan of care based on evaluation of the patients'/families' needs. Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer and other sensitive materials, which may violate HIPAA regulations and/or jeopardize the privacy of others. Demonstrates professional independence in the practice of nursing. Credentialed to administer all forms of anti-cancer therapy including but not limited to anti-neoplastic and biological (e.g. gene) therapies.
Actively supports and participates in performance improvement activities. Seeks/accepts training to learn new skills and maintain current competencies. Maintains and completes Personnel Development Record as per policy. Practices within the guidelines as set forth by the Florida Board of Nursing. Displays courtesy toward customers by introducing self and addressing customer by name. Meets customers' expectation by listening to them, demonstrating sensitivity and awareness of others. keep customers informed of progress. Works effectively and cooperatively in groups/teams to ensure quality patient care. Attempts to resolves patient/physicians and visitors complaints and refers unresolved issues to managers. Cross-trains to other nursing units and floats as necessary. Serves as mentor and role model Compliance with UM, Hospital and department policies and procedures Other duties as assigned.
Performs charge nurse role as appropriate
Supervision Received
Reports directly to the Unit Director
Supervision Exercised
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

• Bachelor degree required
• Current/valid Florida nursing license.
• 3 years recent oncology/nursing experience required
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course
• Oncology certification preferred
• Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff
• Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills
• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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