Registered Nurse RN - Orlando Health Cancer Institute - Women's - Chemotherapy Infusion
About The Position
Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a leading cancer care provider in Florida, offering comprehensive, multidisciplinary oncology services across multiple treatment and practice locations. The institute specializes in over 200 types of cancer, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and a robust research program to provide innovative diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management options. Accredited by the Commission on Cancer and recognized for its excellence in various specialties, the institute is part of the larger Orlando Health system, known for its extensive network of hospitals, specialty institutes, and outpatient facilities. Orlando Health is dedicated to providing exceptional benefits, including free educational programs and well-being services, emphasizing a commitment to being a supportive and rewarding workplace.
Requirements
- Associate degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
- Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
- Must hold an active Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) for adult oncology or Certified Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Nurse (CPHON) for pediatrics.
- Current BLS certification.
- Nurse will need to complete the Orlando Health Oncology Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/immunotherapy Verification Courses and complete 90-day orientation with verified Oncology Preceptor.
- At least 2 years in oncology nursing.
- Nurses will be required to be proficient in management of central line and various invasive medical devices as well as infection protocol.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates out-patient care and acts as a liaison between the provider, family, and office team.
- Demonstrates excellent ability to perform patient assessments and provides symptom management as well as patient and family education.
- Sets up and administers chemotherapy, fluids, and other medications via venous access consistently following the “five rights.”
- Practices safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, injections, and transfusions.
- Performs chemotherapy dose checks and monitors lab values for administration.
- Manages and can perform phlebotomy blood draws.
- Monitors side effects to chemotherapy and other medications and recognizes potential drug interactions.
- Accesses central catheters (PORTS/PICC).
- Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up including, but not exclusive to providers, social work, dietician, integrative medicine, pharmacy, navigators, laboratory, radiation therapy, genetics, and clinical research.
- Educates patients regarding chemotherapy, labs, procedures, symptoms, medications, and other information as needed.
- Reviews incoming lab, imaging, and procedure results. Forward abnormal results to providers.
- Triages patients through use of pathways and collaboration with physicians for toxicities, symptom management, and needs for referrals within the RN scope of practice.
- Manages a caseload of patients receiving a variety of infusion and oral therapies on an outpatient basis.
- Ability to flex between inpatient and outpatient areas to administer chemotherapy based on department and patient needs.
- Demonstrates high level skills to manage complex workload effectively to provide safest, high-quality care.
- Demonstrates an excellent ability to communicate through various methods and with various audiences to achieve desired outcome(s).
- Participates and engages in continuous professional development, safety behaviors and focus on the patient experience.
- Knowledge of risk management concepts.
- Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
- Participates in both formal and informal educational programming.
- Provides ongoing training for team members including orientation and in-services.
- Investigates complaints and/or non-compliance of policies, initiates follow up actions as warranted.
- Actively participates on corporate committees, task forces and community committees.
Benefits
- Career-growing FREE education programs
- Well-being services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
