Pool Nurse Unit- PRN Day Shift- 3S Med Obs​/Short Stay

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary To deliver individualized quality nursing care to cancer patients and families in accordance with established hospital guidelines, nursing professional practice model, nursing care standards and policies and in accordance with ANA code of ethics and external regulatory agencies.

Registered Nurses embody the vision, mission, and philosophy of Moffitt Nursing and are committed to and accountable for personalized patient and family centered care and the concepts of Duffy's quality caring model/caring factors. These frameworks of care include: collaboration and mutual problem solving, dignity and human respect, encouraging manner, attentive reassurance, appreciation of unique meaning, healing environment, basic human needs, information sharing, caring for self, and affiliation needs.

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Registered Nurses use the nursing process to effectively plan and manage quality patient care. Biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning needs are addressed in all steps of the nursing process. This is demonstrated in base-line and comparative documentation, entered in a timely manner, and with evidence of age-appropriate consideration when care is planned, delivered, and evaluated.

The Professional Practice Model graphic and Duffy's caring factors are attached.

We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our 22 bed-medical observation unit, that provides exceptional care for our oncology patients requiring short-term hospitalization, ongoing assessment, symptom management, and treatment.

Hours:

3 12-hour Shifts and some weekends (PRN)
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate expertise in:

Caring for patients with a variety of acute medical conditions.

Symptom management and patient comfort.

Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and decision
-making skills.

Effective communication skills with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Ability to prioritize care in a fast-paced observation environment.

Proficiency in admission, discharge processes, and patient education.

Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.

Excellent interpersonal skills to foster trust and rapport.
1 year of inpatient hospital experience

Medical Surgery experience as a registered nurse

Responsibilities include:

Perform comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring of patients requiring observation and short-term medical management.

Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care as appropriate.

Manage common oncology related complications including pain, nausea/vomiting, dehydration, fever, electrolyte imbalances, anemia, neutropenia, and treatment related side effects.

Educate patients and caregivers on symptom management, medications, and discharge instructions.

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacy, case management, social work, nutrition, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Maintain accurate documentation while adhering to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, and excellence while providing high-quality, patient centered care.

Credentials and

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Science of Nursing In lieu of Bachelors, an Associate's degree in Nursing plus 1 year of relevant experience may be considered

Registered Nurse (RN) RN-Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of FL, or a valid Multi-State privilege to practice in FL (must declare FL as primary State of residence within 60 days from date of hire if licensed in another eNLC compact state with multi-state privileges)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Position Highlights:

The Registered Nurse delivers individualized quality nursing care to cancer patients and families in accordance with established hospital guidelines, nursing professional practice model, nursing care standards and policies and in accordance with ANA code of ethics and external regulatory agencies.

Registered Nurses embody the vision, mission, and philosophy of Moffitt Nursing and are committed to and accountable for personalized patient and family centered care and the concepts of Duffy's quality caring model/caring factors. These frameworks of care include: collaboration and mutual problem solving, dignity and human respect, encouraging manner, attentive reassurance, appreciation of unique meaning, healing environment, basic human needs, information sharing, caring for self, and affiliation…