RN Patient Educator Oncology

Mount Sinai Medical Center • Full-time • Miami Beach, Florida, US • 1w ago

RN Patient Educator Oncology

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

Demonstrates ability to interpret chemotherapy orders accurately (calculates BSA and ANC correctly).
Performs double-check of chemotherapy orders utilizing patient identifiers.
Demonstrates proficiency in the safe administration of chemotherapy and disposal of chemotherapy wastes and equipment as per ONS guidelines.
Completes nursing documents accurately and in a timely manner following Joint Commission standards.
Provides patient education and documents appropriately using the approved documentation forms.
Demonstrates the ability to identify signs and symptoms of oncologic emergencies and provide management appropriately and immediately.
Assesses and reassesses patient complaint of pain and document findings.
Identify acute local and systemic reactions as a result of extravasation or anaphylaxis in association with specific chemotherapy drugs and appropriate interventions.
Attends annual mandatory inservices. Achieves and maintains certification in specialty area.
Delegates patient care responsibilities to assigned care givers based upon patient and staff competencies.
Demonstrates a calm, professional manner during a crisis or emergency situation at all times within patient care environment.
Follows approved protocol in receiving critical results and performing timely and accurate communication and follow-up.
Actively participates in survivorship program of the center.
Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
Administers medications and observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
Provides individualized instructions/education to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met.
Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned patient.
Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician( critical lab reporting).
Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
Performs new patient orientation; tours new patient to department.
Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives.
Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards, protocols and procedures based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status.
Participates in completing Survivorship Summary and Care Plan and presenting to patient.
Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific in-services annually, prior to evaluation date.
Plans, presents, and documents unit in-service as required by level.
Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
Attends staff meetings as required.
Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
Ensures productivity daily by delegating assignments to immediate subordinates at the beginning of the shift and evaluates completion of duties assigned.
Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
Collects PI data as assigned.
Documents and charges supplies used daily.

Qualifications:

Current FL Nursing License and Current BLS required
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. OCN preferred.
Minimum 3 years in area of specialty

Benefits
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

Health benefits
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Healthcare spending accounts
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Pet Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
On-site housing for select positions and more!

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