Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Infusion Center

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the Oncology Clinical Nurse delivers nursing care to patients. The nurse plans and implements care, documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention, formulates and communicates goal-directed plans of care, and assures patient rights. The role is responsible for performing duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and the principles of quality improvement. The position provides direct nursing care in an ambulatory oncology clinic, including comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring responses to cancer therapies, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, educating patients, managing follow-up and referrals, responding to patient and caregiver inquiries, and accurately documenting care in the electronic medical record. The nurse practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure and maintains oncology knowledge and clinical competency through ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Florida Department of Health Nursing License.
Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient).
Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

ONC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy preferred.
OCN preferred.
US-guided peripheral IV access experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments.
Monitor patient responses to cancer therapies and disease progression, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately.
Provide direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care.
Educate patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate.
Work with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
Facilitate timely access to care and reduce delays by proactively managing follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities.
Respond to patient and caregiver inquiries by phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol.
Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
Practice within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure and adhere to evidence-based oncology nursing standards.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.
Perform job duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values and principles of quality improvement.