RN Oncology, Ft. Lauderdale (Per Diem/ Pool, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Fort Lauderdale, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The professional registered nurse plans, coordinates, provides, intervenes in, and evaluates care for assigned oncology patients according to their treatment plans, oncology nursing standards and policies, the nurse practice act, and individual patient needs. The nurse works with the interdisciplinary team to establish individualized plans of care, coordinates care planning, collaborates with clinical and medical staff, and compassionately educates patients and families in a patient- and family-centered environment. The role supports the quality standards of a Magnet-designated hospital and the Patient Bill of Rights. The position is based in Fort Lauderdale and provides oncology nursing care in an acute care setting. The nurse completes assessments and documentation, administers medications, monitors and supports treatment, coordinates discharge planning, communicates patient progress and concerns, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplines. The role also includes floating to various nursing units and providing on-call coverage according to department and hospital policy.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing.
Active, good-standing RN license in Florida or a multistate Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) license, maintained throughout employment.
Active, good-standing American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
Active, good-standing American Heart Association PALS certification, maintained throughout employment.
At least one year of experience.
Ability to work in an acute care setting and demonstrate problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate strong time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Flexibility and a passion for learning.
Ability to apply evidence-based practice principles, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use it to make patient-care judgments.
Ability to float to various nursing units and provide on-call coverage as required.

Nice To Haves

ONS certification is preferred; current ONS credentials are required for chemotherapy administration.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Crisis Intervention Training is preferred.
National certification is preferred within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Complete multi-system nursing assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, dressing changes, suctioning, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
Review patient admission history and complete discharge planning accurately according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate patient progress, critical findings, and changes in condition to physicians and other disciplines involved in care.
Plan, implement, and document individualized plans of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services.
Provide nursing care that includes IV site monitoring and troubleshooting, specimen collection, and assistance with special procedures.
Follow physician orders and administer and reconstitute medications, adhering to the six rights of medication administration.
Participate in interdisciplinary care-planning rounds as appropriate and foster a family-centered care environment.
Access the electronic health record according to hospital policy and complete accurate, timely documentation.
Discuss the plan of care with patients and families, solicit their input, and communicate concerns to physicians.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and post-treatment home care, including medications, treatments, pain, discharge, and safety.
Promote a safe, high-quality, error-free work environment by following hospital policies, conducting prevention rounding, and promptly following up on concerns.
Assess body systems and support safe, effective, and efficient care, with emphasis on preventing medication errors and falls and reducing procedural and other pain.
Provide patient information and complete handoffs at shift changes and patient reassignments.
Anticipate discharge needs and communicate assessment findings with case management to coordinate oncology care.
Consult other disciplines based on patient needs, including nutrition, function, pain, social needs, and skin integrity.
Complete initial assessments accurately and promptly and establish individualized nursing interventions based on assessment variances and risks related to oncology treatments and disease status.
Participate in oncology continuing education and competency activities to maintain competency in oncology care.
Float to various nursing units while maintaining clinical excellence and high-quality service.
Provide coverage for on-call assignments according to department and hospital policy.
Participate in and support nursing research projects and/or author or co-author an evidence-based article within two years of hire.
Function as an IV champion within six months of hire.