RN- Hematology/ Oncology (Full Time, Nights)

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South Florida is seeking an experienced oncology-nursing professional to plan, implement, and document comprehensive care using nursing processes. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for immunocompromised patients, including chemotherapy administration and central line monitoring.

The role requires BSN or active BSN enrollment, current Florida RN license, and strong EMR skills.

Qualifications

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program.
• CPHON/CPON/BMTCN certification within 5 years (preferred).
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines to assure safe and efficient care.
• Administers chemotherapy and medications per policy, with six rights of medication administration.
• Monitors immuno-compromised patients including central line care, IV sites and labs.
• Performs interventions such as electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring and transfusions with blood products.
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team during daily care planning rounds and promotes Family Centered Care.
• Uses electronic systems to enhance patient care and responds to call lights to ensure safety.
• Verifies orders and patient roadmap on admission for accuracy.
• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration and reassessment per Pain Management policy.
• Conducts multi-system assessments (head-to-toe, vitals, dressings, suction, feeding, bathing, repositioning).
• Ensures proper restraint orders and documentation per Sedation Policy.
• Provides safe wound care according to policy.
• Accesses EHR and documents accurately.
• Communicates resources to patients and families and gathers input on care plans.
• Educates families about new diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Maintains an error-free, high-quality care environment and supports patient safety.
• Performs fall prevention and infection control measures, including central line care.
• Delivers hand-offs during shift changes and reassignments.
• Follows PPE guidelines and participates in nursing governance and unit activities.
• Meets unit standards and regulatory requirements (DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC).
• Disposes of chemotherapy products safely per policy.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Evidence‑based practice

Analytical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN degree

CPHON/CPON/BMTCN certification within 5 years

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and has passion for learning. Provides compassionate and family centered care Hematology/Oncology for patients.

Job Specific Duties

• Ensures completion of patient admission history & prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies and procedures.


• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. F: Daily/ T: 10 hours R:


• Follows physician's orders, administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes meds when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.


• Provides nursing to immuno-compromised patients including: central line monitoring, IV site monitoring, lab draws and monitoring of lab results.


• Performs interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions with blood products.


• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.


• Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy.


• Upon admission, verifies patient roadmap, protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy.


• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management Policy and procedure.


• Completes all nursing multi-system assessments that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning.


• Ensures appropriate restraint orders use and documentation and monitoring, as required by Sedation Policy and procedure.


• Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and procedures.


• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record.


• Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient.


• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.


• Educates families regarding new diagnosis and provides treatment plan.


• Promotes an \"error-free\" working environment by consistently providing high-quality & safe care as prompted.


• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, efficient care, while ensuring no medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain & pain reduction.


• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.


• Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.


• Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based activities.


• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC.


• Ensures proper disposal of chemotherapy products per the Disposal Waste Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association BLS CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association PALS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year


• CHEMO/APHO Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course- must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program


• A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN in Pediatric in Hematology/Oncology setting preferred


• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred


• Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse i.e. (CPHON) or (CPON) or BMTCN preferably within 5 years of hire


• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable


• Able to work effectively in collaborative environment


• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice


• Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service


• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy

Job: Nursing - Clinical

Department: 6 TOWER-2100-610004

Job Status: Professional