University of Miami
Registered Nurse 2 - Pediatrics Oncology - Full Time
University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Registered Nurse 2 - Pediatrics Oncology - Full TimeLocation:
Alex's Place Sylvester Cancer Center, Miami, FL
Sign-on Bonus:
$25,000
The Pediatric Chemotherapy Nurse will be a professional registered nurse who administers research study agents including Phase I, standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, and non-chemotherapy medications. He/she will administer care to pediatric oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant and non-oncology patients as well as with multiple disease processes in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. In addition, the Pediatric Chemotherapy Nurse may assist in sedations and procedures in the treatment room in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic.
Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
Meets requirements of Clinical Trials Chemotherapy Nurse 50%
Works closely with the medical director and the pediatric nursing director.
Administers research study agents, standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, and non-chemotherapy medications. 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.
Documents in a concise, accurate and legible manner according to each clinical protocol and clinical practice standards.
Provides documentation to the Research Nurse/Nurse Coordinators, and/or Research Staff/Data Managers.
Meets study timelines and objectives as defined by protocols.
Abides by requirements in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society’s Manual for Clinical Trials Nursing.
Supports patients and their families during trial treatment.
Works with research nurse and principal investigator to educate patients and their families about their treatment and protocol requirements.
Follow policies and procedures for clinical trials.
Functional knowledge about each protocol.
Utilizes independent learning methods to become knowledgeable about new protocols and protocol changes.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Phase 1 Clinical Research meetings as deemed necessary.
Nursing Process 50%
Performs screenings, assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status that are age and developmentally appropriate, and culturally relevant to the pediatric patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner.
Obtains baseline information utilized for the development of individualized pediatric patient plan of care.
Provides direct and indirect patient and family care according to the individualized plan of care.
Facilitates patient/family education with interdisciplinary team involvement.
Monitors patient’s progress against plan of care until discharged from designated patient care area.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the individualized plan of care.
Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Current/valid Florida nursing license. CPR and PALS Provider Card.
1 year recent hematology-oncology nursing experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff.
Proven track record of ability to establish rapport and maintain relationships with pediatric patients and their families.
Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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Alex's Place Sylvester Cancer Center, Miami, FL
Sign-on Bonus:
$25,000
The Pediatric Chemotherapy Nurse will be a professional registered nurse who administers research study agents including Phase I, standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, and non-chemotherapy medications. He/she will administer care to pediatric oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant and non-oncology patients as well as with multiple disease processes in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. In addition, the Pediatric Chemotherapy Nurse may assist in sedations and procedures in the treatment room in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic.
Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
Meets requirements of Clinical Trials Chemotherapy Nurse 50%
Works closely with the medical director and the pediatric nursing director.
Administers research study agents, standard chemotherapy and biotherapy agents, and non-chemotherapy medications. 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.
Documents in a concise, accurate and legible manner according to each clinical protocol and clinical practice standards.
Provides documentation to the Research Nurse/Nurse Coordinators, and/or Research Staff/Data Managers.
Meets study timelines and objectives as defined by protocols.
Abides by requirements in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society’s Manual for Clinical Trials Nursing.
Supports patients and their families during trial treatment.
Works with research nurse and principal investigator to educate patients and their families about their treatment and protocol requirements.
Follow policies and procedures for clinical trials.
Functional knowledge about each protocol.
Utilizes independent learning methods to become knowledgeable about new protocols and protocol changes.
Attends and participates in regularly scheduled Phase 1 Clinical Research meetings as deemed necessary.
Nursing Process 50%
Performs screenings, assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status that are age and developmentally appropriate, and culturally relevant to the pediatric patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner.
Obtains baseline information utilized for the development of individualized pediatric patient plan of care.
Provides direct and indirect patient and family care according to the individualized plan of care.
Facilitates patient/family education with interdisciplinary team involvement.
Monitors patient’s progress against plan of care until discharged from designated patient care area.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the individualized plan of care.
Minimum Qualifications (Essential Requirements):
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Current/valid Florida nursing license. CPR and PALS Provider Card.
1 year recent hematology-oncology nursing experience.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, direct reports and key staff.
Proven track record of ability to establish rapport and maintain relationships with pediatric patients and their families.
Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
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