Registered Nurse - Pediatrics Oncology - Per Diem at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The Pediatric Chemotherapy Nurse will be a professional registered nurse who administers research study agents including Phase l , 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 process' 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.

• Completes assessments and documents patient interactions and general observations, per unit standards, including the need for age and cultural considerations, care management and teaching; makes necessary referrals.
  
  


• Demonstrates advanced level of competency in the area of practice
  
  


• Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies and procedures.
  
  


• Reassesses and documents the effectiveness of intervention as per guidelines and protocols; evaluates diagnosis/ problems on the plan of care based on the patient's status.
  
  


• Communicates plan of care clearly in an effective and timely manner to patient, family and the appropriate team members.
  
  


• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.; examines and questions treatment to determine if they are within best practices.
  
  


• Represents nurses by actively participating in committees and task forces.
  
  


• Begins discharge planning upon admission; uses available resources to assist in preparing for discharge. Involves patient and patient support network in plan of care
  
  


• Manages own work and time, and prioritizes assignments to ensure work assignments are completed on time.
  
  


• Adapts to changing work demands and environment. Anticipates possible problems and assists nurse leader(s) in the development of contingency plans.
  
  


• Evaluates other staff in the provision of care; provides concise, constructive feedback to employee and leadership
  
  


• Serves as a preceptor to students and new staff, as needed.
  
  


• Serves as a Charge Nurse or Resource Nurse when needed.
  
  


• Initiates unit-level projects with significant impact on patient care, expense reduction, safety and/or patient experience.
  
  


• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
  
  

Education:



Bachelor of Science in nursing



Certification and Licensing:



Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), PALS, ACLS,



Experience:



Minimum 4 years of nursing experience


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.


Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.


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. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Part time



Employee Type:

Temporary



Pay Grade:

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