RN Specialist - Hematology Oncology - Solid Tumor| Pediatric Specialties - Shands

Overview

The division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida is part of the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital and provides for the care of children with cancer and blood disorders.

The RN Specialist will possess specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centric care to patients in a physician's office setting. This incumbent will:

• Assess, intervene, educate, and coordinate care for patients and families diagnosed with Pediatric Cancers and Blood Disorders.
• Educate and coordinate care for inpatients and outpatients, assisting with patient phone calls and messages, prescription refills, and obtaining insurance authorization for procedures and medications.
• Work with families to ensure appropriate central line care education, including flushing, sterile dressing changes. Will access and utilize infusaports as needed.
• Will assist with telephone triage and patient messages, obtaining insurance authorizations, and prescription refills.

Other duties Includes but not limited to, coordinating with social work to ensure housing and insurance issues are addressed with patients and families. Will coordinate with case management to ensure all home needs/equipment are furnished for home/outpatient use. Will review charts to assure information and appointments are correct. Follow documentation protocols to ensure communication with patients and families is documented appropriately.

Will consolidate clinical information to develop long term survivorship summaries. Will coordinate acquisition of clinical summaries, pathology slides/report and imaging for new patient referrals. Will coordinate interdepartmental and interinstitutional needs required for patients needing multidisciplinary treatments (i.e. radiation and surgery) outside of our Division. Will send information needed to facilitate second opinions for treatment in other institutions.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. One year of specialty experience or two years of ambulatory care or hospital-based experience preferred. Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Certification in area of specialty preferred. Proven ability to multitask, problem solve and be a team player is essential. Outstanding patient/customer service skills, verbal clarity, exceptional cognitive abilities, team focus, and problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Employees in this position:
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current licensure by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support certification required or obtained within the first month of employment. BLS certification must be obtained through AHA or Red Cross.