Oncology RN - IV Therapy and Injections

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking an Oncology Clinic RN to join a multidisciplinary outpatient team in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on patient advocacy, education, and care coordination across the treatment continuum.

The RN will support chemotherapy coordination, patient education, and triage, ensuring quality care and compliance with NCCN guidelines. This is a full‑time, on‑site position.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• 1 year of nursing experience.
• RN licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration course within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.
• Oncology background in the clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services.
• Track treatment plan completion and follow up; assist referrals to outside resources.
• Serve as the central point of contact for oncology navigated patients and interactions with care providers.
• Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation.
• Demonstrate efficient use of delegated orders and oncology EMR data entry.
• Provide patient support and phone triage for oncology patients.
• Assist with chemotherapy dosing coordination with infusion and pharmacy staff.
• Promote effective team communication across the healthcare team.

Skills

Oncology nursing

RN licensure (FL)

BLS certified

Patient education

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The Oncology Clinic RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Service and Stewardship by functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient setting. The Oncology Clinic RN acts as a patient advocate, educator, and care coordinator for a specific patient population across the continuum of care.

Primary Accountabilities

• Coordinate the multidisciplinary team (physicians, advanced practice nurses and other support staff) approach to connect patients with integrated, comprehensive services, specific to their condition.
• Track, order completion and follow up. Monitor patient compliance with patient treatment plan and assist patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination as needed.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing ancillary service providers.
• Provide education to patients, families, and significant others via phone or written consultation.
• Demonstrate efficiency with delegated orders and data entry with oncology EMR.
• Provide patient support and phone triage skills for the oncology population.
• Follows Chemotherapy dosing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) or other Chemotherapy guidelines with coordination of complex chemotherapy regimens with infusion and pharmacy staff.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare time, promoting effective team functioning.
• Assist with daily telephone triage for oncology patients.
• Maintain clinical competency as it pertains to the clinic duties assigned.
• Adheres to medication management and clinical procedures.

Work Experience

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Education: Associate degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Work Experience: One (1) year of nursing experience.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
• Certification:
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Fundamentals of Administration Course completion through the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) within six (6) months of hire or transfer if the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate Course completion through ONS/ONCC has not already been obtained.
• BLS as issued by American Heart Association
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
• Work Experience: Three (3) years of nursing experience.
• Licensure: N/A
• Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) preferred.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Oncology background in the clinic setting. 1-3 years of experience in Oncology infusion.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing or crouching frequently.
• Medium work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift Times

800am_500pm

Paygrade

PG-37