Registered Nurse 2 - Chemotherapy Infusion - Sylvester Cancer Center Main

University of Miami•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Chemotherapy Infusion at Sylvester Cancer Center. The role involves assessing patients, developing and modifying treatment plans, administering medications and treatments, and providing patient and family education. The nurse will collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, and utilize resources for discharge planning. Additionally, the role includes operating medical equipment, serving as a preceptor for new staff, and adhering to university and unit 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.