Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Oncology Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Oncology Registered Nurse where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The head and neck oncologic registered nurse provides professional nursing care for patients with benign and malignant tumors in the head and neck region following established standards and practices across multiple disciplines. The registered nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgement, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the head and neck cancer patient.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

· Maintaining an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients

· Greeting patients and preparing them for physician’s examination.

· Providing general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.

· Perioperative screening patients for need of additional preoperative anesthesia clearance and cardiac clearance, cessation of anticoagulation.

· Instructing patients in collection of samples and tests.

· Assists with collaborative research development and endeavors.

· Arranging for patient testing and admissions requesting outside scans and pushing into viewable system; i.e. Powershare, PACS, additional imaging modalities.

· Checking rooms daily for necessary supplies.

· Assist with patient procedures including but not limited to: patient procedural consent forms, laryngoscopic procedures, biopsies, complex wound care, wound debridement, blood draws, etc.

· Responding to and triaging incoming telephone calls and patient advice requests.

· Assists with and manages DME supplies and home health order requests, dynamic medical leave requests, insurance requests, and authorization requests by the patient and their families for extensive illness, cancer care policies, and death policies.

· Collaborating patient care across the multi-disciplinary clinic and community referral base for the complex oncologic patient

· Appropriately delegate and coordinate day-to-day tasks as related to patient care with the clinic staff, including front office staff and medical assistants.

· Instructing patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

· Develops and provides patient and staff education with regards to head and neck cancer inpatient and outpatient management to improve outcomes.

· Maintaining and reviewing patients’ records and other pertinent information

· Posting tests and examination results.

· Maintaining patient confidentiality.

· Administering medications in accordance with physician orders.

· Maintaining current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control.

· Utilizing universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids.

· Projecting a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supporting effective team functioning.

· Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.

EDUCATION:

· Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.

EXPERIENCE:

· A minimum of two years RN experience required. One to three years of previous oncology experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

· Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.

Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcares commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Oncology Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck

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