Oncology Clinical Nurse - TGH Cancer Center Hematology Oncology

Tampa General Hospital

  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTampa, FL

    Description

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    Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

    Essential Functions

    • Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments.
    • Monitors patient response to cancer therapies and disease progression, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
    • Provides direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
    • Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care.
    • Educates patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate.
    • Works collaboratively with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
    • Facilitates timely access to care and reduces delays by proactively managing follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities
    • Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries through phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol.
    • Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
    • Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure, adhering to evidence-based oncology nursing standards
    • Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.

    '',''!*!

    Under general supervision, following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, delivers nursing care to patients. Plans and implements nursing care; documents nursing assessments; identifies and reports situations requiring further intervention; formulates and communicates goal-directed plan of care; assures patient rights. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital and principles of quality improvement.

    Essential Functions

    • Performs comprehensive nursing assessments for oncology patients, including symptom evaluation, medication reconciliation, vital signs, fall risk screening, distress screening, and treatment readiness assessments.
    • Monitors patient response to cancer therapies and disease progression, identifying changes in condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
    • Provides direct nursing care within the ambulatory oncology clinic consistent with RN scope of practice and organizational protocols.
    • Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, navigators, pharmacists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and coordinated care.
    • Educates patients on pre-treatment requirements, post-procedure expectations, and survivorship or ongoing care needs as appropriate.
    • Works collaboratively with Oncology Nurse Navigators and support services to ensure seamless transitions across settings and phases of care.
    • Facilitates timely access to care and reduces delays by proactively managing follow-up, referrals, and coordination activities
    • Responds to patient and caregiver inquiries through phone or electronic communication, providing clinical guidance, education, and escalation per protocol.
    • Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
    • Practices within the scope of Registered Nurse licensure, adhering to evidence-based oncology nursing standards
    • Engages in ongoing professional development to maintain oncology knowledge, clinical competency, and certification readiness.

    '',''!*!

    • Bachelor''s degree in nursing
    • Florida Department of Health Nursing License
    • Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient)

    Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of oncology disease processes, staging concepts, treatment modalities (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, surgery), and expected patient trajectories across the cancer care continuum.
    • Knowledge of oncology symptom assessment and management, including pain, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, infection risk, cytopenias, and treatment-related toxicities.
    • Knowledge of ambulatory oncology workflows, including diagnostic workup, treatment planning, follow-up care, survivorship principles, and transitions between care settings.
    • Knowledge of evidence-based oncology nursing standards, professional scope of practice, and regulatory requirements applicable to outpatient cancer care.
    • Knowledge of psychosocial, financial, and logistical barriers commonly encountered by oncology patients and available referral resources to address them.
    • Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation standards required to support continuity of care, quality monitoring, and accreditation reporting.
    • Skill in clinical triage and prioritization of patient concerns based on acuity, treatment-related risk, and clinical judgment.
    • Skill in providing clear, patient-centered education related to diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, symptom management, and when to seek urgent care
    • Skill in phlebotomy and central line access
    • Ability to apply clinical judgment and critical thinking to manage complex oncology patients in a fast-paced ambulatory environment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members using clear, compassionate, and professional communication.
    • Ability to adapt to evolving clinical workflows, new therapies, and changing patient needs inherent to oncology practice.
    • Ability to engage in ongoing professional development, maintain oncology knowledge, and work toward specialty certification as applicable.

    '',''!*!

    • Bachelor''s degree in nursing
    • Florida Department of Health Nursing License
    • Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (inpatient or outpatient)

    Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of oncology disease processes, staging concepts, treatment modalities (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, surgery), and expected patient trajectories across the cancer care continuum.
    • Knowledge of oncology symptom assessment and management, including pain, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, infection risk, cytopenias, and treatment-related toxicities.
    • Knowledge of ambulatory oncology workflows, including diagnostic workup, treatment planning, follow-up care, survivorship principles, and transitions between care settings.
    • Knowledge of evidence-based oncology nursing standards, professional scope of practice, and regulatory requirements applicable to outpatient cancer care.
    • Knowledge of psychosocial, financial, and logistical barriers commonly encountered by oncology patients and available referral resources to address them.
    • Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systems and documentation standards required to support continuity of care, quality monitoring, and accreditation reporting.
    • Skill in clinical triage and prioritization of patient concerns based on acuity, treatment-related risk, and clinical judgment.
    • Skill in providing clear, patient-centered education related to diagnosis, treatment plans, side effects, symptom management, and when to seek urgent care
    • Skill in phlebotomy and central line access
    • Ability to apply clinical judgment and critical thinking to manage complex oncology patients in a fast-paced ambulatory environment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members using clear, compassionate, and professional communication.
    • Ability to adapt to evolving clinical workflows, new therapies, and changing patient needs inherent to oncology practice.
    • Ability to engage in ongoing professional development, maintain oncology knowledge, and work toward specialty certification as applicable.

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    TGH Main Campus (TGHMAIN)

    1 Tampa General Circle

    Tampa, 33601

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