Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Infusion Center
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments.
- Monitors patient response to cancer therapies and disease progression, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provides direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
- Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care.
- Educates patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate.
- Works collaboratively with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
- Facilitates timely access to care and reduces delays by proactively managing follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities.
- Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries through phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol.
- Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
- Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure, adhering to evidence-based oncology nursing standards.
- Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Florida Department of Health Nursing License
- Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient)
- Basic Life Support
- ONC Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Preferred
- OCN Preferred
- US guided peripheral IV access preferred
Company overview
Tampa General Hospital is a leading academic medical center and regional healthcare system located in Tampa, Florida. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The hospital operates a comprehensive Level I trauma center, providing the highest level of trauma care available. Tampa General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in organ transplantation, with one of the busiest transplant programs in the United States. The institution offers a wide range of specialized services including cancer care, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, women's health, and pediatric services. With its commitment to medical education and research, Tampa General Hospital plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through clinical trials and innovative treatments. The hospital system includes multiple specialty centers and outpatient facilities throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving as a vital healthcare resource for millions of residents in West Central Florida.