Nurse RN

Why Join Us?

Sun State Medical Specialists (SMS) is proud to be a part of One Oncology in delivering exceptional, community-based specialty care across Florida. With a team of 105 physicians spanning urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, breast surgery, general surgery, and head and neck surgery, SMS is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care. Our practice continues to expand services by offering advanced radiation therapies, in-house pharmacy and laboratory capabilities, care management, theranostics, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and clinical research.

We are dedicated to recruiting top-tier physicians to help increase access to affordable, high-quality care throughout the state.

The Chemotherapy Nurse is responsible for the safe delivery of chemo/immunotherapy infusions along with blood product transfusions.

• Answers routine questions from patients, and family.
• Assesses patient via the telephone and acts accordingly.
• Assists physician and team members to meet the patient’s needs.
• Coordinate oncology and chemotherapy clinic visits, including assessment of pre‑visit documentation and lab work, interpretation and implementation of therapeutic orders, and arrangement of appropriate follow‑up appointments including referrals.
• Delivers chemo/immunotherapy and blood products.
• Handles, prepares, and disposes of drugs properly.
• Identifies and pursues own learning needs; attends in‑services and participates in continuing education activities and/or oncology – chemotherapy related professional associations or programs.
• Involved in the chemotherapy drug admixture.
• Makes follow‑up patient appointments or follows up on patient appointments.
• Obtains patient histories and laboratory results; takes and records vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, weight, body temperature, mental status, etc.
• Orders chemotherapy administering drugs and supplies; accounts for medical supply stock.
• Provides clinical leadership and direction in complex and unpredictable situations.
• Provides educational information to patients, family, etc. regarding the administration of chemotherapy. Answers inquiries and provides advice as needed.
• Responsible for patient assessment for drug toxicities on a daily basis.
• Schedules radiological studies.
• Monitors patient’s progress through chemotherapy treatment.
• Creates a supportive environment for chemotherapy patients.

• Ability to assess patient via telephone and act accordingly.
• Ability to perform multi‑tasks.
• Ability to work with the physician and other team members to deliver safe and effective care to patients.
• Excellent phlebotomy and communication skills; ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Experience with chemotherapy drug admixture.
• Oncology experience preferred or one year RN experience with direct patient care.
• Skilled in computer use and EMR procedures.
• Skilled in obtaining venipuncture for the delivery of chemotherapy drugs.
• Skilled in proper documentation for patient medical records.
• Skilled in sterile technique for procedures.

• Associate degree in nursing, BLS certification, Chemotherapy Certification.
• OCN if eligible.

• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information.
• All employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal.