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Sarcoma RN Advisor

Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida

Posted Sep 1 · Not open to new grads

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Shift
Days
Hours a week
40
Unit
Oncology

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 40 hours
Term
Permanent
Setting
Clinic
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$45/hr
nursing in Florida$33/hr

The median for nursing in Florida is $33/hr, across 554 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

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.

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Summary 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.

Our Sarcoma Oncology Clinic is currently looking for an RN Advisor to join our team.

Position Highlights

  • 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

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Credentials and

Qualifications

  • 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: https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/pract/howToGetStarted.jsp

Salary Range $35.91 - $54.55

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Moffitt Career Site

If you have the vision, passion, and dedication to contribute to our mission, then we have a place for you!

  • Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

  • Reasonable Accommodation

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Moffitt endeavors to make moffitt.org/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact one of the Human Resources receptionists by phone at 813-745-7899 or by email at HRReceptionists@moffitt.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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Requirements

  • RN

Place

City
Tampa, Florida
Rent against this pay
22% of monthly gross
This role$1,701/mo rent
Monthly gross$7,800/mo

$1,701 median rent against $7,800 a month at $45/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$75,475/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
1% above the national average

Tampa area index 100.9, where 100 is the national average.

Address
12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA

Tampa pairs Gulf Coast sunshine with a growing healthcare corridor, making it a magnet for traveling and permanent RNs alike. Waterside energy, pro sports, and a revitalized downtown round out the picture.

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Moffitt Cancer Center
Specialty Hospital

Moffitt Cancer Center is a specialized cancer treatment organization located in Tampa, Florida. The Malignant Hematology Clinic manages approximately 150 patients daily, indicating a high-volume, specialized outpatient care environment. Nursing practice at Moffitt is structured around established hospital guidelines, a…

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