Nurse RN

SunState Medical Specialists; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SunState Medical Specialists in Florida is seeking a skilled Chemotherapy Nurse to ensure the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions and blood product transfusions within an oncology team.

You will assess patients, coordinate clinic visits, prepare and administer chemotherapy, monitor for toxicities, educate patients and families, and work closely with physicians to optimize the cancer care experience.

Qualifications

• Assess patients by telephone and respond accordingly.
• Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture.
• Oncologic nursing experience or 1+ year of direct patient care.
• Proficient with EMR and documentation.
• Strong phlebotomy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chemo/immunotherapy and blood products to patients.
• Assess patients' needs and coordinate clinic visits.
• Obtain histories and vital signs; monitor labs.
• Prepare and handle chemotherapy drugs; proper disposal.
• Provide patient education on chemotherapy administration.
• Schedule radiology studies and follow-up.
• Lead and support cancer care team in complex situations.
• Manage medication stocks and supplies.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Skills

Telephone assessment

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Phlebotomy

Chemotherapy admixture

Oncology patient care

EMR proficiency

Venipuncture

Documentation

Sterile technique

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BLS certification

Chemotherapy Certification

OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) eligible

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Why Join Us?

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

Job Description:

The Chemotherapy Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions along with blood product transfusions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Answers routine questions from patients, and family.

• Assesses patient via the telephone and acts accordingly.

• Assists physician and team members to meet the patient’s needs.

• Coordination of oncology and chemotherapy clinic visits including assessment of pre visit documentation and lab work, interpretation and implementation of therapeutic orders and arrangement of appropriate follow up appointments including referrals.

• Delivers chemo/immunotherapy and blood products.

• Handling, preparation and proper disposal of drugs.

• Identifies and pursues own learning needs. Attends in-services and participates in other continuing education activities and/or oncology – chemotherapy related professional associations or programs.

• Involved in the chemotherapy drug admixture.

• Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.

• Obtains patient histories and laboratory results; takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, mental status, etc.

• Orders chemotherapy administering drugs and supplies; accounts for medical supply stock.

• Provides clinical leadership and direction to the cancer care experience in complex and unpredictable situations.

• Provides educational information to patients, family, etc. pertaining to the administration of chemotherapy. Answers inquiries and provides advice as needed.

• Responsible for patient assessment for drug toxicities on a daily basis.

• Schedules radiological studies.

• Monitors patient’s progress through Chemotherapy treatment.

• Create a supportive environment for Chemotherapy patients.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to assess patient via telephone and act accordingly.

• Ability to perform multi-tasks.

• Ability to work with the physician and other team members to deliver safe and effective care to patients.

• Excellent phlebotomy and communication skills. Ability to work in stressful environment.

• Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture.

• Oncology experience preferred or one year RN experience with direct patient care.

• Skilled in computer use and EMR procedures.

• Skilled in obtaining venipuncture for the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.

• Skilled in proper documentation needed for patient’s medical records.

• Skilled in sterile technique for procedures.

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree in nursing, BLS certification, Chemotherapy Certification

• OCN if eligible

CONFIDENTIAL AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION:

• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information

• All employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations

LANGAUAGE SKILLS:

• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.