REGISTERED NURSE SENIOR - CHEMO - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Florida seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to manage a major nursing function within the chemotherapy department, provide direct patient care, and support treatment protocols.

Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, administering chemotherapy and IV therapies, documenting care, and ensuring safety, policy adherence, and ongoing certification.

The role requires Florida RN license, BLS, ACLS within specified timelines, and oncology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Active Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification (or to be completed within 3 months).
• ACLS certification (or to be completed within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages patient needs; provides education and support to patients and families.
• Administers chemotherapy drugs, injections, and IV therapies; documents care per protocol.
• Maintains patient flow in the chemotherapy department and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Keeps current CPR and oncology certifications; adheres to safety training requirements.

Skills

Oncology nursing

CPR

ACLS

Education

RN license in Florida

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

Responsible for managing a significant nursing-related function as well as providing nursing care, treatment, and/or assessment services in the clinic.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and manages patient needs. Offers education and support to patient and families.
• Collaborates research with investigator, other employees and patient. Provides on-call coverage for patients receiving chemo at home on home pumps.
• Administers chemotherapy medication, including injections and IVS; documents medication given or prescribed by ordering physician as required by specialty; follows specific protocols.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Assists with flow of patients to maintain the integrity of the chemotherapy department.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining current certification in CPR.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining chemotherapy/biotherapy certification through ONS every two years.
• Accepts responsibility for reading and referencing new policy and procedures and Clinical Services Notes newsletter.
• Attends mandatory safety training programs and lectures.
• Adheres to nursing policy and procedure when documenting information in patient’s medical record.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing. Must possess active Florida license as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS certification or to be completed within three months of employment. Current ACLS certification or to be completed within 6 months of employment.

Preferred Education and Experience: Preferred 2 years oncology experience. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification through ONS within 90 days of hire.