Oncology Registered Nurse

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in South Florida is seeking qualified nursing staff to support outpatient and inpatient chemotherapy care, with emphasis on accurate chemotherapy calculations, safe administration, and comprehensive patient education. Candidates should hold Florida licensure, an Associate's Degree in Nursing, and current BLS certification, with a preference for BSN.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Current Licensure in the state of Florida.
• BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret chemotherapy orders accurately and calculate BSA and ANC correctly.
• Double check chemotherapy orders using patient identifiers.
• Safely administer chemotherapy and dispose of wastes per guidelines.
• Complete nursing documentation accurately and timely per Joint Commission standards.
• Provide patient education and document using approved forms.
• Identify signs of oncologic emergencies and provide timely management.
• Assess and document pain and related findings.
• Delegate patient care based on competencies and maintain a calm demeanor in crises.
• Perform 24-hour chart checks at shift start and administer IV therapy per policy.
• Ensure safe patient care and timely communication of critical results.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight‑knitted community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees foster an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department: Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to interpret chemotherapy orders accurately ( calculates BSA and ANC correctly).
• Performs double check of chemotherapy orders utilizing patient identifiers.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the safe administration of chemotherapy and disposal of chemotherapy wastes and equipment as per ONS guidelines.
• Completes nursing documents accurately and in a timely manner following Joint Commission Standards.
• Provides patient education and documents appropriately using the approved documemtation forms.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify signs and symptoms of oncologic emergencies and provide management appropriately and quickly
• Assesses and reassesses patient complaint of pain and document findings.
• Identify acute local and systemic reactions as a result of extravasation or anaphylaxis in association with specific chemotherapy drugs and appropriate interventions.
• Attends annual mandatory inservices.
• Maintain certification in Basic Life Support.
• Achieves and maintains certification in speciality area.
• Delegates patient care responsibilities to assigned care givers based upon patient and staff competencies.
• Demonstrates a calm, professional manner during a crisis or emergency situation at all times within the patient care environment.
• Follows approved protocol in receiving critical results and performing timely and accurate communication and follow‑up.
• Actively participates in the survivorship program of the center.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in charging services and reconciling charges.

Assessment

• Performs and documents an accurate systems and nursing assessment at time of visit as it relates to outpatient setting.
• Performs and documents an accurate fall risk assessment at time of visit.
• Assesses patient education needs as it relates to outpatient setting.
• Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
• Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's growth, age, and development.

Planning

• Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Presents patient cases at Interdisciplinary Patient Care Conferences (IPCC).
• Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs at time of visit.

Implementation

• Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
• Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
• Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time.
• Observes and documents effectiveness.
• Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
• Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
• Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
• Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
• Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
• Performs glucose monitoring accoding to policy.
• Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aspetic technique.
• Administers oxygen therapy per physician order.
• Performs new patient orientation / education and provides patient with understanding of department processes.

Evaluation

• Documents / reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from : nursing interventions, treatments / procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient / family education.
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals / objectives as it relates to outpatient setting.
• Updates / revises individualized patient care standards based on patient / family responses , progress toward goals, and / or change in medical status.

Professional and Staff Development

• Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
• Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice and / or IPCC as required by level.
• Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
• Attends staff meetings as required.
• Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.

Leadership

• Ensures productivity daily by delegating assignments to immediate subordinates and evaluates completeion of their duties.
• Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
• Collects PI data as assigned.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification Current Licensure in the state of Florida. BSN preferred. BLS required/ Education Associate's Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred
• Experience Level II: Minimum of 2 years in area of specialty in an inpatient or outpatient setting, and/or medical / surgical experience.
• Applicants must also possess the skills to independently perform the job requirements, tasks and responsibilities of the position.

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions

Degree Requirements: Certification:

More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.