Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Medical Oncology, Per Diem

University of Miami

. Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients in acute and outpatient oncology settings .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timePlantation • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in oncology care, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and symptom management. Possesses strong collaboration and communication abilities to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and provide education to patients and staff.

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Master’s Degree or HigherFlorida APRN License or Physician Assistant LicenseBoard Certification as APRN or PAMinimum 2 Years of Experience in Hematology/OncologyCurrent Certification in BLS and ACLS

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentSymptom ManagementMedication PrescriptionDiagnostic Test InterpretationCare Plan DevelopmentPhysical ExaminationDisease PreventionTriage SkillsInfusion/Chemotherapy TreatmentQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailCritical Decision-MakingOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification as APRN from ANCC or AANPBoard Certification as PA from NCCPACITI CertificationONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy CertificationAOCNP Certification

Industry Keywords

OncologyAcute CareOutpatient CarePatient EducationMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationQuality AssessmentClinical Policies CompliancePatient Care CoordinationSurvivorship CareEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver medical care to a wide variety of patients in acute and outpatient oncology settings
Examine and treat patients independently while collaborating with healthcare professionals
Manage illness and injury, including disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
Prescribe medications and order and interpret diagnostic and therapeutic tests
Perform and document complete physical examinations and comprehensive health histories
Implement interventions to maintain or regain physiologic stability and monitor effectiveness
Facilitate patient transitions between healthcare settings, including admissions, transfers, and discharges
Make referrals and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
Provide education to staff, patients, and families
Serve as a role model and mentor for staff, APP students, Fellows, nursing staff, and nursing students
Coordinate and standardize advanced practice processes across patient care services and collaborative teams
Participate in or lead hospital committees, quality improvement, research projects, and unit councils
Co-lead development of new services or strategic performance improvement initiatives
Participate in survivorship and long-term patient care
Travel to the SCCC main campus and satellite locations to provide outpatient, survivorship, and walk-in care
Provide outpatient oncology and infusion/chemotherapy treatment unit coverage, including on-call, weekends, and cross coverage
Provide patient and family education regarding disease processes, treatment options, complications, medications, discharge planning, and lifestyle modification
Coordinate patient care, documentation, transfers, referrals, and communication with physicians and care teams
Collect data for patient and program evaluation and participate in quality assessment and improvement activities
Respond to emergencies and rapid responses
Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to optimize care and infusion-center workflows
Obtain informed consent when indicated
Perform triage, develop care plans, determine urgency, and escalate cases to attending physicians/providers
Provide symptom management for cancer- and treatment-related side effects
Perform designated procedures after competency demonstration and credentialing
Ensure compliance with legal, billing, regulatory, and clinical policies
Communicate daily with triage nurses regarding patients requiring symptom-management clinic visits
Conduct educational in-services for staff on infusion-center topics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree or higher
Florida APRN license or Physician Assistant license
Graduate of Master of Science in Physician Assistant degree
Graduate of Master in Science of Nursing or higher curriculum
Board certification as APRN from a nationally accredited organization such as ANCC or AANP
Board certification as a PA from NCCPA
Current Certification in BLS and ACLS
CITI certification within three months of employment
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification upon hire or during orientation, renewed every two years
Minimum 2 years of relevant advanced practice nursing experience preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience treating hematology/oncology, acute care, or intensive care unit patients preferred
AOCNP certification within one year of employment, applicable to APRN
Participation in 360° peer review process
Submission of annual protocols to the practice site
Maintenance of national certification
Attendance at one national conference
Attendance at monthly educational grand rounds or relevant educational in-house meetings
Ability to author or contribute to an article
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition remission