Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - $30+ per hour

Company: University of Miami
Location: Homestead
Posted on: March 18, 2023

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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: PermanentUp to $25,000 Sign on BonusFull Time Location: UMHC SCCC InpatientThe University of Miami/UHealth UMHC/SCCC Inpatient Department has an exciting opportunity for a full time Oncology Registered Nurse 2. The Registered Nurse 2:Performs assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner.Obtains baseline 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.Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the plan of careCoordinates 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.Plans discharge and teaching needs as applicable.Promotes development of clinical practice based on research and evidence.Assists leadership team with maintenance of initial and ongoing unit-based clinical competenciesActs as a liaison between patients, caregivers and community resources.Educates interdisciplinary team, patient/family on plan of care.Serves as a direct care provider, as appropriate, to ensure outcome obtainment.Documents concise, accurate and legible according to nursing policies and procedures and nursing standards.Provides patient/family teaching using available resources and tools.Acts as consultant to clinical staff in assisting with unfamiliar procedures/treatments.Utilizes process of performance improvement.Promotes patient safety.Communicates changes in plan of care to the patient/family and the health care team members in a timely manner.Demonstrates creativity and innovation in approach to complex problem solving.Leads crisis management.Delegates' aspects of care to qualified personnel.Administers IV contrast materials.Administers and/or monitors blood and blood products following hospital policy and proceduresDemonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing intervention and procedures as necessary for the care of the patientDelivers sedation and analgesia according to hospital policy and procedureDemonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.Observes five Rights for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right timeMedication Administration as per hospital policy and proceduresThis 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 Qualifications: Education:Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN requiredCertification and Licensing:Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, BLS,ACLS required. Oncology certification preferred, Oncology certification preferredExperience:3 years recent oncology nursing experienceRecent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agentsThe 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.CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education:Bachelor of Science in nursing preferredCertification and Licensing:Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)Experience:Minimum 2 years of nursing experience(FT) Registered Nurse 2 -Oncology-UMHC/Sylvester/Inpatient-- Up to $25,000University of Miami Job ID #R100047383.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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