Nurse

OneOncology; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches is seeking a dedicated RN for full-time positions in Lake Worth, FL. The role focuses on comprehensive nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient education in a compassionate oncology setting.

You will verify orders, manage IV therapy and venous access, monitor for adverse events, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic health record while coordinating with the care team to provide high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN expected to perform comprehensive nursing assessments and patient monitoring.
• Proficiency with medication reconciliation, IV therapy, and infection prevention is required.
• Strong patient education and accurate documentation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive pre-treatment and ongoing nursing assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Verify orders, treatment plans, informed consent, lab values, and patient identity before administration.
• Administer chemotherapy, biologic therapies, and supportive medications per policy.
• Maintain and access peripheral/central venous devices and monitor for adverse events.
• Document care and communicate findings to the care team; educate patients and families.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

IV therapy

Infection prevention

Patient education

Documentation

Team communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

IV pumps

Job description

## NurseApply: Lake Worth, FL: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000026182Hematology Oncology Associates was established in Palm Beach County over 35 years ago, and has grown to include 10 Board Certified Hematologist and Oncologists and 6 Nurse Practitioners in 3 convenient locations within our community. Our goals are to provide state of the art cancer treatments with a high level of compassionate care in a warm inviting environment. We also specialize in treatment of coagulation blood disorders, leukemias and other hematologic benign conditions. At Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches, we believe that together, we will work to drive a better life outcome for our community.Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.**Job Description:*** Perform comprehensive pre-treatment and ongoing nursing assessments, including vital signs, symptoms, pain, functional status, allergies, medication reconciliation, laboratory results, treatment parameters, and changes in condition.* Verify provider orders, treatment plans, informed consent, laboratory values, patient identity, drug, dose, route, rate, sequencing, timing, and required independent double checks before administration.* Administer antineoplastic agents, immunotherapies, biologic agents, blood products, hydration, electrolyte replacement, supportive medications, injections, and other prescribed therapies within the nurse’s scope of practice and demonstrated competency.* Establish, access, assess, maintain, and discontinue peripheral intravenous lines and central venous access devices, including implanted ports and peripherally inserted central catheters, in accordance with policy and infection-prevention standards.* Monitor patients during and after treatment; recognize and promptly manage infusion reactions, hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis, extravasation, treatment-related toxicities, and other clinical emergencies according to standing orders, emergency protocols, and provider direction.* Provide patient and caregiver education regarding treatment, medications, possible adverse effects, symptom management, infection prevention, nutrition and hydration, when to contact the office, and when to seek emergency care; confirm understanding using appropriate teaching methods.* Document assessments, medication administration, vascular access care, patient education, response to treatment, communications, and follow-up accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.* Communicate significant assessment findings, abnormal laboratory results, changes in condition, missed treatments, medication concerns, and barriers to care to the appropriate provider and interdisciplinary team.* Coordinate care with pharmacy to support accurate and timely preparation, delivery, administration, and disposition of hazardous and nonhazardous medications.* Follow applicable safe-handling requirements for hazardous drugs and use required engineering controls, personal protective equipment, spill procedures, and waste-disposal processes.* Maintain emergency readiness by verifying the availability and integrity of emergency medications, equipment, supplies, and required logs; respond appropriately to emergencies.* Support infection prevention, medication safety, quality improvement, incident reporting, patient experience, and regulatory readiness activities.* Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked treatment area; identify supply or equipment needs and report malfunctions promptly.* Participate in staff meetings, education, competency validation, orientation, cross-training, and other activities required by the practice.* Protect patient privacy and confidential information and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and all applicable federal and state requirements and practice policies.* Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned* Travel to satellite locations and float to other offices as needed.We are looking to add a positive, highly-motivated team player that is knowable and at the same time demonstrate a desire to learn and offer the best patient care possible leaving a meaningful mark on our community.