Registered Nurse 2 - Specialty - CTU - Doral

University of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition remission

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System, Department of Infusion/Oncology at Doral, has exciting opportunities for full-time Registered Nurses. You will assess patients, plan care, administer chemotherapy, document care, and collaborate with physicians to optimize treatment outcomes.

Require Florida RN license with BLS/ACLS; BSN preferred with ASN accepted for BSN pathway. Oncology experience and OC N preferred. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Florida RN license; BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Oncology Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course required; Oncology certified (OCN) preferred.
• Two years of Oncology experience; recent chemotherapy/biotherapy administration.
• Cancer basics required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans with documentation of nursing care.
• Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Reviews and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Prepares patients for exams, procedures and treatments.
• Administers medications and maintains accurate records per policies and physician orders.
• Communicates plan of care to patient, family and care team, observing HIPAA guidelines.
• Supports transition of patient care and acts as a preceptor to new staff.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

BSN preferred

ASN with BSN pathway

Job description

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet .The University of Miami/UHealth UMHC/SCCC Department of Infusion/Oncology at Doral has exciting opportunities for full time Registered Nurses.· 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.· 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, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.Certification and Licensing:Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS/ACLS certification requiredOncology Nurse Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course required. Oncology certified (OCN) preferred.Experience:Two (2) years of Oncology experience. Recent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents required. Cancer basics required.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 timeEmployee Type:Staff