Staff - Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology New

University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Level II for a nursing job in Miami, Florida.

• Specialty: Oncology
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Registered Nurse 2 (Neuro-Oncology)
***Sign On Bonus $ 10,000***
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5 PM Hybrid Schedule(will be required to report on site weekly 2-3 days in Downtown Miami)
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Registered Nurse 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Registered Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care. The Registered Nurse 2 oversees nurses and allied health staff in their daily practice.
Core Responsibilities
Assesses assigned patients and evaluates plans to include documentation of nursing care. Reports symptoms and changes in patients’ condition and vital signs. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions and physician orders.
Reviews, evaluates and reports diagnostic tests to assess patient’s condition.
Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations, procedures and treatments. Considers patient age and culture during patient treatments and provides any needed information regarding treatment plan. Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures and physician orders.
Department Specific Functions
Call Triage/Symptoms: prioritize and assess the needs of the patients over the phone.
Determining urgency of patient needs based on a brief assessment, knowledge of oncology disease, patient’s condition, and history.
Report findings to NP or attending physician and document treatment plan.
Chemotherapy authorizations
Chemotherapy follow up for patient on chemotherapy
Managements of abnormal labs for patients
Schedule PFT for patients on Lomustine/Carmustine
Monitors and responds to patient symptom management needs that present by electronic messages
Ease patients and families concerns during high stress situations such as during treatment initiation.
Conduct sound nursing assessments and offer alternatives following established guidelines and protocols for patients
Obtain and document nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems for patients
Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
Assist with referral escalation for patients being referred within the university.
Core Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in nursing
Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in Neurology or Oncology.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (i.e. sanitation, decontamination etc.)
Excellent patient experience skills
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

University of Miami Job ID #R​1​0​0​0​8​5​7​7​3.

The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world.

• Holiday Pay
• 403b retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Continuing Education
• Sign-On bonus