Sarcoma RN Advisor

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.

The RN Advisor uses the nursing process to effectively plan and manage patient care by providing individualized, quality nursing care to cancer patients and family members over the phone, in accordance with established Cancer Center guidelines, nursing care standards, and Moffitt Clinic policies. Using the concepts of Duffy's Quality Caring Model, ensures calls are answered promptly and accurately while assessing patient's urgent signs and symptoms.

Provides nursing interventions and acts as a liaison with the clinical team. Documents assessment and interventions in the EHR.

Moffitt Cancer Center’s Sarcoma Oncology Program specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of over 70 different types of Sarcoma. Sarcoma is a very rare tumor, only about 1 % of all cancers.

Our Sarcoma Oncology Program is based on a collaboration of a number of experienced specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, orthopedic surgeons and general surgeons. This diverse team provides a comprehensive range of services.

Our Sarcoma Oncology Clinic cares for 60 patients a day, where patients can access:
Diagnostic and staging tests, including pathology and imaging services with results interpreted by radiologists who specialize in sarcoma readings, Chemotherapy, including oral and intravenous options and innovative drug combinations including numerous clinical trials. Radiation therapy. Surgery. Supportive care, including nutrition consultations, pain management, physical therapy and social services.

The RN Advisor uses the nursing process to effectively plan and manage patient care by providing individualized, quality nursing care to cancer patients and family members over the phone, in accordance with established Cancer Center guidelines, nursing care standards, and Moffitt Clinic policies. Using the concepts of Duffy's Quality Caring Model, the RN Advisor ensures calls are answered promptly and accurately while assessing patient's urgent signs and symptoms.

The RN Advisor provides nursing interventions, acts as a liaison with the clinical team and documents assessment and interventions in the EHR.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in Oncology as a Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years of experience in Sarcoma as a Registered Nurse
• OCN or ACON certification
• Call center experience

• Answer calls using Moffitt Promise Guidelines (AIDET), the quality caring factors, and the nursing process to assess the patient's issue, plan and properly evaluate the care.
• Complete, accurate and timely nursing documentation.
• Exercise clinical judgment and decision making.
• Recognizes emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Identify, document and provide accurate and appropriate patient education.
• Participate in evidence based improvement activities related to area of practice.
• Participate in professional development based on the nursing professional standards, regulatory requirements and job expectations.

• BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with at least one year of relevant experience or ASN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with 1 year of relevant experience
• FL RN License
• BLS Certification
• An applicant for this position, who will be or is seeking Florida licensure by endorsement, must not have any National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reports, unless the applicant has successfully appealed to have their name removed from the NPDB.
• An applicant is encouraged to conduct a NPDB Self-Query before proceeding with an employment application:…