- Location
- Florida Weston Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Job Title
RN - Chemotherapy Infusion Suite
Location
Weston
Facility
Florida Weston Hospital
Department
Hematology Oncology-Weston Hospital
Job Code
000648
Shift
Days
Schedule
9:00am-7:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Cancer and blood disorders are challenging conditions that require experts who devote themselves to researching and treating these diseases with diligence and compassion. Weston Hospital’s caregivers treat even the most complex cancerous and noncancerous (benign) disorders with advanced treatments and exceptional care. As a Registered Nurse in the Chemotherapy Infusion Suite, you will administer chemotherapy to cancer patients. You will be an integral part of the infusion therapy team, working closely with several key members of our department, including the Nurse Manager Cancer Center, infusion nurses, chemo infusion schedulers, as well as the oncology and hematology physicians and APP's. Here, you will improve the patient experience as well as provide support from start to finish. This position can lead into other nursing leadership and education positions as you advance your skills and experience.
A PRN caregiver in this position works varying days from 9:00AM – 7:30PM, with some weekend requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide direct nursing care.
Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans.
Monitor, record, document and communicate patients’ conditions.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge needs.
Educate patients and their families.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
One year of current acute care RN experience. Will consider licensed military RN experience
Completion of ONS chemo/bio course within two years of employment on units where chemo is administered
Any registered nurse or advanced practice nurse must obtain a cancer specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facilities accreditation cycle, if they work in medical oncology, radiation oncology, cancer center or cancer clinic and/or administer chemotherapy within an accredited Cleveland Clinic facility
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Advanced knowledge of chemotherapy medications and protocols
Prior infusion therapy experience
Interest in working in Oncology
Physical Requirements:
- Requires frequent walking from department to department; requires sitting at a workstation or desk; requires standing; work may include occasional pushing and/or pulling, lifting, and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs., such as files, documents and computer printouts.
- Work requires finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
- Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department directors, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem-solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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