Registered Nurse Chemotherapy Infusion Hollywood Part Time

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Work Location:Hollywood

Part Time

The University of Miami Comprehensive Treatment Unit has an exciting opportunity for a CTU/Infusion/Oncology Registered Nurse 2. The incumbent will be a professional Registered Nurse who will administer standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents research study and non-chemotherapy medications. He/she will administer care to oncology patients as well as with multiple disease process and research study patients. Monitors therapeutic responses and side effects and obtains pharmacokinetic blood samples and other laboratory specimens as required by each protocol. Assists in maintenance of up-to-date protocol information in clinical areas.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care and reports symptoms and changes in patients condition and vital signs.

2. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses conditions and physician orders.

3. Reviews evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patients condition.

4. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care plans.

5. Prepares patients for and assists with examinations procedures and treatments.

6. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan.

7. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.

8. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.

9. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies policies procedures and physician orders.

10. 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).

11. Uses available resources to assist in discharge planning.

12. Plans prioritizes and adjusts assignments to accomplish goals and render superior patient care; seeks assistance when needed.

13. Safely operates medical equipment. 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.

14. 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Certification and Licensing:

Florida Registered Nurse License

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

ONS

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve 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.

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