Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - Chemotherapy Infusion - Lennar

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Chemotherapy/Infusion Registered Nurse 2 for UMHC/SCCC at Lennar to deliver patient-family centered care in an outpatient setting. You will oversee nursing staff, administer chemotherapy and infusions, and adapt plans based on patient response and physician orders.

Qualifications include BSN, Florida RN license with BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years in chemotherapy infusion or critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required.
• Valid Florida RN License, BLS/ACLS certifications required.
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course, certification.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in chemotherapy infusion, Emergency or Critical Care Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-family centered care with evidence-based standards.
• Administer chemotherapy injections and infusions in outpatient setting.
• Assess patients, document care plans, and communicate with physicians.
• Precept new staff and supervise nursing and allied health team.

Skills

Chemotherapy infusion experience

Critical care nursing

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Position Overview

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Chemotherapy/Infusion Registered Nurse 2 for UMHC/SCCC at Lennar. The Registered Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice. Provides therapeutic and chemotherapy injections and infusions in the outpatient setting. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care. 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 best practices for transition of patient care. 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. Adapts to changing work demands and environment. 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. Provides concise and constructive feedback when needed. 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN required
• Certification and Licensing: Valid Florida RN License, BLS/ACLS certifications required
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course, certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in chemotherapy infusion, Emergency or Critical Care Nursing

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

Employer Information

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

Mission

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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