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.
• Coordinating 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.