Registered Nurse RN - Chemotherapy Infusion Oncology - Cancer Institute - Dr. Ph

Registered Nurse RN - Chemotherapy Infusion Oncology – Orlando Health Cancer Institute – Dr. Phillips

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 state‑of‑the‑art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, 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. Orlando Health Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer and has earned accreditations in several areas, including medical oncology, hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer and breast care, and was named in the 2023 Becker’s Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Work location:

Dr. Phillips

Work schedule:

7:30 am – 6:00 pm

The Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse will be trained and verified in the administration of chemotherapeutic/biotherapy agents. The RN will lead the delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and wellbeing of our patients and participate in the daily clinical operations of the infusion suites through the nursing process to provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and their families.

• Coordinates out‑patient care and acts as a liaison between the provider, family, and office team.
• Demonstrates excellent ability to perform patient assessments and provides symptom management as well as patient and family education.
• 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.
• Chemotherapy dose checks and monitors lab values for administration.
• Manages and performs 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, including providers, social work, dietician, integrative medicine, pharmacy, navigators, laboratory, radiation therapy, genetics, and clinical research.
• Educates patients regarding chemotherapy, labs, procedures, symptoms, medications, and other information as needed.
• Reviews incoming lab, imaging, and procedure results. Forward abnormal results to providers.
• Triages patients through use of pathways and collaboration with physicians for toxicities, symptom management, and needs for referrals within the RN scope of practice.
• Manages a caseload of patients receiving a variety of infusion and oral therapies on an outpatient basis.
• Flexes between inpatient and outpatient areas to administer chemotherapy based on department and patient needs.
• Demonstrates high-level skills to manage a complex workload effectively to provide safest, 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 interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication and quick, accurate listening—particularly during emergency situations.

• Knowledge of risk management concepts.
• Awareness of legal issues, patient rights, and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Participates in formal and informal educational programming.
• Provides ongoing training…