RN 2 Specialty - Chemotherapy/Infusion - Lennar

Core Job Functions

• Affords assessments to assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
• Reviews, evaluates, and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice.
• Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
• 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).
• 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science in nursing required.

Certification and Licensing

• Registered Nurse License;
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS);
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS);
• Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course;
• Oncology certification (OCN) preferred.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in chemotherapy infusion, Emergency or Critical Care Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• Knowledge of medical terminology;
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures;
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.);
• Excellent patient experience skills;
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems;
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

About the Role

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs.

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered.

Schedule

Full time Employee Type: Staff.