Oncology Registered Nurse - Float

Cancer Specialists LLC•Jacksonville, FL

22h

About The Position

The Oncology Registered Nurse - Float under general supervision provides care of patients with hematologic malignancies and oncologic diagnoses. This includes medical oncology, radiation oncology and gynecology oncology. THIS POSITION REQUIRES TRAVEL TO ALL CSNF CLINICS. APPLICANT MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK A FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE.

Requirements

Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.
Displays excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrates self-directed learning through completion of orientation requirements, nursing certification and updates, and continuing education programs.
Possesses clinical assessment skills relative to the medical oncology patient/family.
Strong ability to use data and computer systems and electronic health records in support of patient care delivery.
Strong judgment and critical analytic skills.
Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience, oncology nursing experience preferred.
RN Florida state license.
Basic life support (BLS) certificate.
ONS (or equivalent) Chemotherapy and Biotherapy course or ONS Radiation certification required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

OCN preferred

Responsibilities

Follows standard policies and procedures to carry out medical orders.
Assess patient and family learning needs, physical and mental abilities, and readiness to learn. Provides teaching and other instructional material. Demonstrates awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary.
Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, hydration, hematopoietic growth factors and other medications under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Monitors, analyzes, and communicates laboratory data, imaging, and other tests for determination of changes in patients’ status. Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
Performs assessment of patients in the areas of biophysical needs, psychosocial needs, performance status score, self-care needs, educational, spiritual and emotional needs.
Demonstrates competency in the performance of simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as venipunctures, care of vascular devices, and dressing changes.
Demonstrates competency in telephone triage, including the ability to assess the problem and plan the appropriate patient intervention. Completes QCL’s in a timely manner.
Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart.
Acts as a resource person to medical assistants and other staff.
Adheres to safety and quality control measures such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration, infection control, and sterilization criteria.
Maintains a clean and safe environment.
Provides nursing coverage to all CSNF clinics as assigned by manager.
Mentors and serves as a preceptor for less experienced staff as needed.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Additional duties as assigned.