Clinical Assistant II - Medical Oncology

                    

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Job Title

Clinical Assistant II - Medical Oncology

                        

Location

Vero Beach

                    

Facility

Indian River Hospital

                     

Department

Medical Oncology-Indian River Hospital

                      

Job Code

0011IR

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.     

Our cancer center provides a range of services to patients including clinical trials and internationally recognized cancer research efforts ensuring patients have access to the latest advances in cancer treatment, as well as a range of support programs helping patients navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. By working as a Clinical Assistant on the team, you will provide professional nursing care to patients in the cancer center. This position will allow you to earn further certificates, become a subject matter expert in this field and even have the chance to move on to becoming an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager.    

A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 4:30PM or 8:30AM – 5:00PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.  

• Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage and establish care plans.  

• Administer medications and treatments.  

• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.  

• Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings. 

• Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures and specialized patient care equipment. 

• Develop, evaluate, adapt and document health education and provide it to patients and families.  

• Cover other nursing roles within the department.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing 

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)  

• Basic Life Support (BLS) C