Oncology Registered Nurse - $2,000 Sign- On Bonus
About The Position
Cancer Specialists of North Florida (CSNF), the largest physician-owned private practice oncology group in Jacksonville, is recruiting a full-time Registered Nurse for its Ascension Riverside Office at Mary Virginia Terry Cancer Center. Under general supervision, the nurse provides care to patients with hematologic malignancies and oncologic diagnoses, including medical and radiation oncology. The position is 40 hours weekly and has no weekend or holiday hours. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The nurse follows policies and procedures to carry out medical orders; assesses patients’ and families’ learning needs and patients’ physical, mental, psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and self-care needs; provides teaching; and connects patients with community resources when appropriate. Under physician direction and supervision, the nurse administers chemotherapy, biotherapy, hydration, hematopoietic growth factors, and other medications. The role also involves monitoring and communicating laboratory, imaging, and other test results; performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; telephone triage; timely ONCO EMR tasks and documentation; supporting and mentoring staff; and maintaining safety, quality, cleanliness, and confidentiality. The role requires graduation from an accredited professional nursing education program, a Florida RN license, and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate. At least one year of nursing experience is required. An ONS (or equivalent) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course or ONS Radiation certification is required within six months of hire. A BSN, oncology nursing experience, and OCN certification are preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
- Florida State RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
- ONS (or equivalent) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course or ONS Radiation certification required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Oncology nursing experience.
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.
Responsibilities
- Follow standard policies and procedures to carry out medical orders.
- Assess patient and family learning needs, physical and mental abilities, and readiness to learn; provide teaching and instructional materials.
- Identify community resources and assist with referrals when necessary.
- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, hydration, hematopoietic growth factors, and other medications under physician direction and supervision.
- Monitor and analyze laboratory data, imaging, and other tests to identify changes in patient status, and communicate pertinent information and interventions to the physician.
- Assess patients’ biophysical, psychosocial, performance-status, self-care, educational, spiritual, and emotional needs.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including venipunctures, vascular-device care, and dressing changes.
- Conduct telephone triage, assess problems, and plan appropriate patient interventions.
- Complete tasks in the ONCO EMR system in a timely manner and document nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration in patient charts.
- Act as a resource for medical assistants and other staff; mentor and precept less experienced staff as needed.
- Follow safety and quality-control measures, including OSHA, infection-control, and sterilization criteria; maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Provide nursing coverage at other CSNF clinics as needed.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus.
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