Registered Nurse 2 - Chemotherapy Infusion - Sylvester Cancer Center Main
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse 2 specializing in Chemotherapy Infusion at Sylvester Cancer Center Main. The role involves assessing assigned patients, evaluating and documenting nursing care, and reporting any changes in patient condition. The nurse will modify treatment plans based on patient responses and physician orders, review diagnostic tests, and consult with other healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations and procedures, considering age and culture in treatment, providing psychological support, and safely administering medications and treatments according to regulatory guidelines. The nurse will also communicate the plan of care to patients, families, and team members, assist with discharge planning, and operate medical equipment safely. Additionally, the role includes serving as a preceptor for new staff and adhering to University and unit-level policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Florida Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS)
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
- Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
- Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
- Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.
- Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
- Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
- Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
- Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA).
- Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.
- Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.
- Safely operates medical equipment.
- Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
