Nurse RN

Why Join Us?

SunState Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of OneOncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research. We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

About the role

The Chemotherapy Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions along with blood product transfusions.

Responsibilities

• Answers routine questions from patients, and family.
• Affirms patient via the telephone and acts accordingly.
• Aids physician and team members to meet the patient’s needs.
• Coordination of oncology and chemotherapy clinic visits including assessment of pre visit documentation and lab work, interpretation and implementation of therapeutic orders and arrangement of appropriate follow up appointments including referrals.
• Delivers chemo/immunotherapy and blood products.
• Handling, preparation and proper disposal of drugs.
• Identifies and pursues own learning needs.
• Attends in-services and participates in other continuing education activities and/or oncology – chemotherapy related professional associations or programs.
• Involves in the chemotherapy drug admixture.
• Makes follow up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.
• Obtains patient histories and laboratory results; takes and records various readings such as heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, mental status, etc.
• Orders chemotherapy administering drugs and supplies; accounts for medical supply stock.
• Provides clinical leadership and direction to the cancer care experience in complex and unpredictable situations.
• Provides educational information to patients, family, etc. pertaining to the administration of chemotherapy.
• Answers inquiries and provides advice as needed.
• Responsible for patient assessment for drug toxicities on a daily basis.
• Schedules radiological studies.
• Maintains patient’s progress through Chemotherapy treatment.
• Create a supportive environment for Chemotherapy patients.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess patient via telephone and act accordingly.
• Ability to perform multi-tasks.
• Ability to work with the physician and other team members to deliver safe and effective care to patients.
• Excellent phlebotomy and communication skills.
• Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture.
• Oncology experience preferred or one year RN experience with direct patient care.
• Skilled in computer use and EMR procedures.
• Skilled in obtaining venipuncture for the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.
• Skilled in proper documentation needed for patient’s medical records.
• Skilled in sterile technique for procedures.

Education

• Associate degree in nursing.
• BLS certification.
• Chemotherapy Certification.
• OCN if eligible.

Confidential and Sensitive Information

All employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Languages

Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.