Registered Nurse - Specialty 2 - Chemotherapy/Infusion - Doral

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth UMHC/SCCC Department of Infusion/Oncology at Doral has exciting opportunities for full time Registered Nurses. This role involves assessing assigned patients, evaluating plans of care, and documenting nursing actions. The nurse will report symptoms and changes in patients’ condition, modify treatment plans as needed, and review diagnostic tests. Collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals is key to assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations and procedures, administering medications safely, and maintaining accurate records. The nurse will also communicate the plan of care to patients, families, and team members, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. Additionally, the role includes serving as a preceptor for new staff, assisting them in acclimating to the healthcare environment and providing direct patient care, offering concise and constructive feedback. Adherence to University and unit-level policies and procedures is expected, along with safeguarding University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Valid Florida Registered Nurse License
BLS/ACLS certification required
Oncology Nurse Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course required.
Two (2) years of Oncology experience.
Recent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents required.
Cancer basics required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred.
RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.
Oncology certified (OCN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses 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, 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.
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.
Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.