REGISTERED NURSE SENIOR - CHEMO - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic LLP is seeking a Registered Nurse in Lakeland, Florida, responsible for managing nursing functions and providing critical patient care in the clinic. The ideal candidate will evaluate patient needs, administer chemotherapy medications, and support both patients and families.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in nursing, an active Florida nursing license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. Experience in oncology care is preferred. This position requires professionalism, accountability, and adherence to nursing procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
• Must possess an 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages patient needs.
• Administers chemotherapy medication including injections and IVs.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining CPR and chemotherapy/biotherapy certification.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Chemotherapy administration

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing program

Active Florida RN License

Current BLS certification

ACLS certification

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.