Level I Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description University of Miami is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Level I for a nursing job in Miami, Florida. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Oncology - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Staff Up to $25,000 Sign On Bonus The SCCC Supportive Care Unit has an exciting opportunity for an Oncology Registered Nurse 1. The RN 1: Performs assessments and reassessments focusing on the physical and psychosocial health status of the patient in an ongoing timely and systematic manner. Obtains baseline information utilized for the development of individualized patient plan of care. Provides direct and indirect patient and family care to assess needs. Facilitates/patient/family education with interdisciplinary team involvement. Monitors patient’s progress against plan of care until discharge from designated patient care area. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to identify potential barriers and variances to the plan of care Coordinates the plan of care with patients, family and interdisciplinary team. Ensures the plan of care is accessible to the patient and family to assist them in understanding goals of care and movement toward these goals. Plans discharge and teaching needs as applicable. Promotes development of clinical practice based on research and evidence. Assists leadership team with maintenance of initial and ongoing unit-based clinical competencies Acts as a liaison between patients, caregivers and community resources. Educates interdisciplinary team, patient/family on plan of care. Serves as a direct care provider, as appropriate, to ensure outcome obtainment. Documents concise, accurate and legible according to nursing policies and procedures and nursing standards. Provides patient/family teaching using available resources and tools. Acts as consultant to clinical staff in assisting with unfamiliar procedures/treatments. Utilizes process of performance improvement. Promotes patient safety. Communicates changes in plan of care to the patient/family and the health care team members in a timely manner. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in approach to complex problem solving. Leads crisis management. Delegates’ aspects of care to qualified personnel. Assists in procedures Administers and/or monitors blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing intervention and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects. Observes five Rights for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time Medication Administration as per hospital policy and procedure CORE QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN) preferred. RNs hired with an Associates (ASN) degree have 1years to complete the BSN degree. Certification and Licensing: Registered Nurse License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy provider card (has 30 days to obtain card upon hired). Experience: 1-2 years minimum experience Med surg/Tele/ ER/Oncology. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. University of Miami Job ID R100093770. About University of Miami The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world. Benefits - Holiday Pay - 403b retirement plan - Sick pay - Wellness and fitness programs - Employee assistance programs - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Benefits start day 1 - Continuing Education - Sign-On bonus

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