Nurse-Float

Hematology Oncology Associates Palm Beach; Atlantis (FL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Travel to satellite locations

Résumé du poste

Hematology Oncology Associates of the Palm Beaches is seeking a qualified RN infusion nurse to perform comprehensive pre-treatment and ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs and symptoms, verify orders, and administer antineoplastic therapies with care and precision.

You will maintain IV access, manage infusion reactions, educate patients and caregivers, document in the EHR, coordinate with pharmacy, uphold infection prevention standards, and travel to satellite locations as needed in a

Qualifications

• Performs comprehensive pre-treatment and ongoing nursing assessments, including vital signs, symptoms, pain, functional status, allergies, medication reconciliation, laboratory results, and treatment parameters.
• Verifies provider orders, treatment plans, informed consent, lab values, patient identity, drug, dose, route, rate, sequencing, timing, and required independent double checks prior to administration.
• Administers antineoplastic agents, immunotherapies, biologic agents, blood products, hydration, electrolytes, and supportive medications within scope and competency.
• Maintains peripheral IV lines and central venous access devices, including ports and PICCs, per policy and infection-prevention standards.
• Monitors patients during and after treatment; recognizes and manages infusion reactions, toxicities, and emergencies per standing orders and protocols.
• Provides patient and caregiver education on treatment, medications, side effects, infection prevention, nutrition/hydration, home care, and emergency indicators; confirms understanding.
• Documents assessments, medication administration, vascular access care, patient education, response to treatment, and follow-up in the EHR.
• Communicates significant findings to the provider and interdisciplinary team; coordinates with pharmacy for medication preparation and disposition.
• Maintains readiness of emergency medications/equipment and complies with safety and waste-handling procedures; participates in infection prevention and quality improvement activities.
• Maintains a clean, organized treatment area; reports supply or equipment needs; participates in staff meetings and competency validation.
• Willingness to travel to satellite locations and float to other offices as needed.

Responsabilités

• Perform comprehensive pre-treatment and ongoing nursing assessments, including vital signs, symptoms, pain, functional status, allergies, medication reconciliation, lab 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 PICCs, 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.
• Partcipate in staff meetings, education, competency validation, orientation, cross-training, and other activities required by the practice.
• Travel to satellite locations and float to other offices as needed.

Connaissances

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Infection control

Infusion administration

Patient education

Team communication

Formation

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BSN preferred

Outils

Electronic health record (EHR)

Infusion pumps

Central venous access devices

Description du poste

Hematology 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 assignedTravel to satellite locations and float to other offices as needed.