Staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion at University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
About the Job
University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Infusion Level II for a nursing job in Coral Gables, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Infusion
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
Up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus
Work Location: Lennar Foundation Medical Center, Coral Gables
The University of Miami, Lennar Foundation Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a CTU/Infusion/Oncology Registered Nurse 2. The incumbent will be a professional Registered Nurse who will administer 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. Monitors therapeutic responses and side effects, and obtains pharmacokinetic blood samples and other laboratory specimens as required by each protocol. Assists in maintenance of up-to-date protocol information in clinical areas.
Administers standard chemotherapy, research study agents, biotherapy agents, and non-chemotherapy medications.
Monitors therapeutic responses and side effect, and obtains pharmacokinetic blood samples and other laboratory specimens as required by each protocol.
Assists in maintenance of up to date protocol information in clinical areas. Documents in a concise accurate and legible manner according to clinical practice standards.
Supports patients and their families during trial treatment. Works to educate patients and their families about their treatment and protocol requirements Utilizes independent learning methods to become knowledgeable about new protocols and protocol changes.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures.
MININUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
Oncology Nurse Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Administration Guidelines provider course required.
Oncology certified (OCN) preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of oncology nursing experience to include recent experience in administering chemotherapy and biotherapy agents.
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.
University of Miami Job ID #R100079576-1.
About University of Miami
The 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