Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Company: University of Miami
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: PermanentThe University of Miami UMHC/SCCC - Inpatient Department has an exciting opportunity for a Chemotherapy Registered Nurse 2. The RN 2:Will be a professional registered nurse who 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.Performs assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner.Obtains information utilized for the development of individualized patient plan of care.Provides direct and indirect patient and family care to assess needs.Facilitates/patient/family education with interdisciplinary team involvement.Monitors patient's progress against plan of care until discharge from designated patient care area.Coordinates the plan of care with patients, family and interdisciplinary team.Ensures the plan of care is accessible to the patient and family to assist them in understanding goals of care and movement toward these goals.Acts as a liaison between patients, caregivers and community resources.Educates interdisciplinary team, patient/family on plan of care.Consistently maintain complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, employees, computer and other sensitive materials, which may violate HIPAA regulations and/or jeopardize the privacy of others.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.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 2 years to complete the BSN degree.Licensure/Certifications:Valid Florida Registerd Nurse License, BLS/ACLS certificationsExperience:Minimum of two years recent oncology experienceRecent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agentsOncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course Oncology certification preferredThe 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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.University of Miami Job ID #R100052669. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation).About University of MiamiThe University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Continuing Education
  • Sign-On bonus

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