Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Infusion
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hollywood, FL
3x8 hrs, Days
Sign-On Bonus

Part Time

The University of Miami, Aventura Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic 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.

MINIMUM 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.

The 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.

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