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 in the TGH Infusion Center. The nurse plans and implements care, documents nursing assessments, identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention, communicates goal-directed plans of care, and assures patient rights. The role’s duties are performed in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, values, and quality-improvement principles. The nurse provides direct care to ambulatory oncology patients, evaluates treatment readiness and response, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and documents clinical and care-coordination activities in the electronic medical record. The nurse practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure and organizational protocols and pursues ongoing professional development in oncology nursing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Florida Department of Health nursing license.
At least one year of oncology nursing experience, inpatient or outpatient.
Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

ONC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
Experience with ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive oncology nursing assessments, 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 in the ambulatory oncology clinic within the RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely, coordinated care.
Educate patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, survivorship, and ongoing care needs as appropriate.
Work with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to support seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
Proactively manage follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities to facilitate timely access and reduce delays.
Respond to patient and caregiver inquiries by phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation according to 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.