RN, Chemo Nurse | Oncology | Day Shift | Full Time

UF Health • Leesburg, FL

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About The Position

UF Health Leesburg Hospital is seeking nurses committed to delivering specialized cancer care and developing expertise in oncology. Under the direction of the director or charge nurse, the RN uses the nursing process to facilitate patient care: making nursing assessments and diagnoses, formulating care plans, implementing them, and evaluating outcomes. The role also includes other duties as assigned.

The nurse provides safe clinical care aligned with best-outcome practices and Core Measures, documents care according to departmental standards, and helps ensure an excellent patient and family experience. The position contributes to departmental and hospital committees, performance improvement projects, peer education, mentoring, and precepting. The RN attends staff meetings, completes required competencies and mandatory education, and pursues training, education, certification, and professional development in the specialty.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Florida Registered Nurse License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification.
• For Chemotherapy RN positions, previous oncology experience is required.
• ONS Biotherapy Certification within three months of hire.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families during complex treatment journeys.
• Candidates without oncology experience must demonstrate a strong interest in learning oncology nursing and a commitment to professional development.
• Candidates without chemotherapy certification must be willing to obtain it within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior oncology experience is strongly preferred.
• Chemotherapy certification.
• A consistent and stable work history demonstrating commitment to previous employers and roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe clinical care using best-outcome practices and comply with all Core Measures.
• Document care in accordance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrate HCAHPS behaviors that support an excellent hospital experience for patients and families.
• Complete assigned work within the scheduled and allotted time frame.
• Participate in departmental and hospital committees, performance improvement projects, and educational offerings for peers.
• Mentor and precept new team members.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required competencies and mandatory education.
• Pursue training, education, certification, and professional development in the area of specialty.
• Demonstrate behavior that promotes positive interactions with physicians, peers, patients, and family members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree