Registered Nurse, SCCC-Inpatient Unit, Full Time

About the position

The Chemotherapy nurse will be a professional registered nurse who administers standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, research study and non-chemotherapy medications. He/she will administer care to oncology patients as well as with multiple disease process and research study patients. The Inpatient Unit at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a Chemotherapy (CTU) Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, research study and non-chemotherapy medications.
• Administers care to oncology patients as well as with multiple disease process and research study patients.
• Assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care.
• Reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and 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 best practices for transition of patient care. 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.
• Adapts to changing work demands and environment.
• Operates the appropriate medical equipment.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.
• Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS, ACLS certifications required.
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course.
• One year recent oncology nursing experience required, Two years preferred.
• Recent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents.
• Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills.
• Sedation Competencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Oncology certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.