Registered Nurse RN - Cancer Institute - Women's - Chemotherapy Infusion

Position Summary

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy.

Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023
* Becker's Hospital Review* “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career‑growing FREE education programs and well‑being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

Either Monday - Friday, 4/10th shifts or 5/8th shifts.

• Coordinates out‑patient care and acts as a liaison between the provider, the family, and the office team.
• Performs patient assessments, provides symptom management, and delivers education to patients and their families.
• Sets up and administers chemotherapy, fluids, and other medications via venous access, consistently following the “five rights.”
• Practices safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, infusions, injections, and transfusions.
• Checks chemotherapy doses and monitors laboratory values for administration.
• Manages phlebotomy blood draws.
• Monitors side effects to chemotherapy and other medications and recognizes potential drug interactions.
• Accesses central catheters (PORTS/PICC).
• Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow‑up.
• Educates patients regarding chemotherapy, labs, procedures, symptoms, medications, and other information as needed.
• Reviews incoming lab, imaging, and procedure results; forwards abnormal results to providers.
• Triage patients through the use of pathways and collaboration with physicians for toxicities, symptom management, and referrals within the RN scope of practice.
• Manages a caseload of patients receiving a variety of infusion and oral therapies on an outpatient basis.
• Can flex between inpatient and outpatient areas to administer chemotherapy based on department and patient needs.
• Demonstrates high‑level skills to manage a complex workload effectively and provide safe, high‑quality care.
• Communicates through various methods and with various audiences to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participates and engages in continuous professional development, safety behaviors, and a focus on the patient experience.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent verbal communication with patient care providers, patients, and visitors, including during emergency situations.

• Knowledge of risk management concepts.
• Aware of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Participates in formal and informal educational programming.
• Provides ongoing training for team members including orientation and in‑services.
• Investigates complaints and/or non‑compliance of policies; initiates follow‑up actions as warranted.
• Participates…