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General Summary:
The Oncology Research Nurse facilitates the implementation and activities of clinical trials for patients participating in pharmaceutical company, NCI Cooperative Group, In-house, and other network trials for Florida Hospital Cancer Institute physician investigators. Includes patient advocacy and education, education of other personnel, and marketing and promotion of the program. Ability to work independently, plans, coordinates, and helps oversee the process of the clinical trial. Follows study specific protocol guidelines, has excellent communication skills with investigators, hospital staff, sponsoring agencies and others to effectively perform clinical research and coordinate research activities.
Knowledge and Skills:
· Demonstrates specialized knowledge of the unique needs of oncology patients undergoing treatment on cancer trials.
· Working knowledge of chemotherapy administration.
· Have personal qualities and interpersonal communication skills to interact and maintain good relationships with a broad spectrum of healthcare disciplines and the public under all circumstances.
· Detail oriented and teamwork skills required.
· Must be motivated, organized able to perform multiple tasks in a timely manner and work efficiently under pressure.
· Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple clinical trials and function independently.
· Critical thinker and possesses an analytical approach to problem solving.
· Able to perform diverse clinical and clerical duties.
· Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and Internet skills.
Education and Experience Required:
· Graduate of a school of nursing
· Minimum 6 years nursing experience with most recent 3 years in Oncology
· Current Chemo Certification
· BSN
· Prior Research experience
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:
· Current valid nursing license in the State of
· Certification in Oncology nursing for RNs, OCN for those responsible for adult patients or CPON for those responsible for pediatric patients
· Certificate from Clinical Research professional organization (i.e., SOCRA, ACRP).
Med/Tele Unit - 5 East - Nights - 12 hr shift - 7pm - 7am
Florida Hospital East Orlando, a 225-bed full service community hospital that serves as one of Florida Hospital’s seven satellite facilities, became part of the Florida Hospital system in 1990.
Florida Hospital is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It serves as a community hospital for Greater Orlando and as a major tertiary referral hospital for Central Florida and much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America. Adventist Health System operates 38 hospitals in ten states making it the largest not-for-profit protestant healthcare system in the United States
• Number of inpatients 12,937
• Number of outpatients 61,089
• Number of emergency cases 64,275
• Number of licensed beds 224
• Number of critical care beds (Includes ICU, CCU, ICU/CCU, PCU) 80
• Number of staff physicians and dentists 150
• Number of employees 1300+
• Ranked as One of America’s Best Hospitals by US News & World Report
• National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award
• Premier Award for Quality, in the area of Acute Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
Job Description:
The RN is a registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
REQUIRED: FL RN License, at least one year experience, 12 hour Shifts, Current BCLS
PREFERRED: Telemetry Experience, but will train
Clinical Staffing Resources (CSR) is Florida Hospital’s internal float pool. CSR provides supplemental staffing for Medical Surgical, Critical Care, ED and various ancillary services at Florida Hospital. Our nurses may also choose to float to more than one campus. The department offers multiple experiences and benefits for seasoned nurses who can adapt quickly and are dedicated to providing excellence in patient care.
Clinical Staffing Resources offers *immediate benefits for direct nursing care personnel; *new tiered compensation package for floating and scheduling commitment; *flexible work options (full-time, part-time, per diem and seasonal); *flexible scheduling; *variety of work assignments; *Professional Practice Program; *continuing education; *opportunities to broaden skills; and a *supportive leadership team.
The RN is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities to identified age specific groups. The nurse utilizes the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) to achieve the goals of the nursing department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Candidates must possess 1 year experience within Medical PCU, ICU, Critical care setting and excellent skill base.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists with development, implementation and evaluation of the multi-disciplinary program for surveillance, prevention and control of infections at
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
At least 5 years of clinical experience such as nursing or laboratory
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related health care field preferred.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Experience in infection control or continous process improvement.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
· None required
PREFERRED LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION:
· Certification in Infection Control or CIC eligible preferred. CBIC’s (Certification Board of Infection Control) certification program is accredited by the National Commission of Certifying Agencies
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Conduct reflects
Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organization’s Performance
Excellence Program, mission and vision.
· Integrates clinical findings, laboratory results and other diagnostic tests to determine the
presence of infections utilizing the criteria established by the Centers for Disease
Control and National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System.
· Identifies need for infection control precautions in high risk patients and assists with
coordination and implementation of infection control precautions based on patient’s age
and diagnosis specific needs.
· Conducts surveillance as assigned utilizing the tools and data best suited for the task.
· Assesses clusters of microorganisms and conducts an epidemiological investigation of
nosocomial outbreaks including implementation of control measures.
· Utilizes threshold data for the assessment of unit specific/service specific infection rates
and informs the assistant director of any potential problems.
· Identifies possible employee exposure to communicable diseases. Communicates with
Employee Clinic and collaborates to assure thorough follow-up.
· Accurately aggregates data and places in designated files on or before the 10th
business day of the month.
· Displays aggregated data in control chart format or run chart as applicable.
· Collaborate with appropriate departments/services, staff members, physicians when
appropriate
· Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement principles and participates in Process Improvement Teams as assigned or requested.
· Assists in the development of infection control related policies,
procedures and educational programs to comply with local, state, federal regulations, JCAHO/AOA standards and CDC/HICPAC guidelines and disseminates pertinent information as appropriate.
· Develops and maintains open lines of communication and positive
working relationships with all departments/services and medical staff.
· Prioritizes projects to appropriately utilize time and supplies to
conserve resources.