RN Specialist - Hematology Oncology - Solid Tumor| Pediatric Specialties - Shands | Day| Full Time
Company: UF Health
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: March 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview: The division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the
College of Medicine at the University of Florida is part of the UF
Health Shands Children’s Hospital and provides for the care of
children with cancer and blood disorders. The RN Specialist will
possess specialized knowledge and skills to provide patient-centric
care to patients in a physician's office setting. This incumbent
will: - Assess, intervene, educate, and coordinate care for
patients and families diagnosed with Pediatric Cancers and Blood
Disorders. - Educate and coordinate care for inpatients and
outpatients, assisting with patient phone calls and messages,
prescription refills, and obtaining insurance authorization for
procedures and medications. - Work with families to ensure
appropriate central line care education, including flushing,
sterile dressing changes. Will access and utilize infusaports as
needed. - Will assist with telephone triage and patient messages,
obtaining insurance authorizations, and prescription refills. Other
duties Includes but not limited to, coordinating with social work
to ensure housing and insurance issues are addressed with patients
and families. Will coordinate with case management to ensure all
home needs/equipment are furnished for home/outpatient use. Will
review charts to assure information and appointments are correct.
Follow documentation protocols to ensure communication with
patients and families is documented appropriately. Will consolidate
clinical information to develop long term survivorship summaries.
Will coordinate acquisition of clinical summaries, pathology
slides/report and imaging for new patient referrals. Will
coordinate interdepartmental and interinstitutional needs required
for patients needing multidisciplinary treatments (i.e. radiation
and surgery) outside of our Division. Will send information needed
to facilitate second opinions for treatment in other institutions.
Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. One year of specialty
experience or two years of ambulatory care or hospital-based
experience / preferred. Current licensure by the State of Florida
as a Registered Nurse. Certification in area of specialty
preferred. Proven ability to multitask, problem solve and be a team
player is essential. Outstanding patient/customer service skills,
verbal clarity, exceptional cognitive abilities, team focus, and
problem-solving skills are required for the ideal candidate. Motor
Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not
operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure by the
State of Florida as a Registered Nurse. Basic Life Support
certification required or obtained within the first month of
employment. BLS certification must be obtained through AHA or Red
Cross.
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