Registered Nurse 2 - Chemotherapy Infusion - Sylvester Cancer Center Main

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami's Sylvester Cancer Center is seeking a capable Registered Nurse to join our staff. You will assess patients, document care plans, and coordinate with physicians to implement orders, while providing compassionate support and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications include a BSN, Florida RN license, ACLS/BLS, ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate, and at least 2 years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Florida Registered Nurse license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess assigned patients and document nursing care, vital signs, and reports of symptoms.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by responses and physician orders.
• Review, evaluate, and report diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Consult with physicians and other healthcare professionals to plan and evaluate care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with procedures and treatments.
• Provide information regarding treatment plans with respect to age and culture; deliver psychological support.
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records per regulatory guidance.
• Communicate care plans to patient, family, and team; ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with discharge planning and operate medical equipment safely.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff to facilitate acclimation to the clinical environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Location

Location: Sylvester Cancer Center

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' condition and vital signs. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses, conditions and physician orders. Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient's condition. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders. Communicates plan of care in a timely manner to patient and family, as well as the appropriate team members, ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines (i.e., HIPAA). Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning. Plans, prioritizes, and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed. Safely operates medical equipment. Serves as a preceptor and assists new staff in the provision of care in order to help them acclimate to the healthcare environment, and a direct patient care role. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Certification and Licensing: Florida Registered Nurse License
• Certification and Licensing: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)
• Certification and Licensing: Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Certification and Licensing: ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (ONS)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff