Ambulatory Registered Nurse-Oncology

Brown Medicine • Newport Beach, CA

1d • $36 - $71 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Clinic Program Manager and/or Administrator or Physician, and according to established procedures, provides care to patients and families. Responsible and accountable for the care provided regardless of whether it is provided solely by said nurse or if by the nurse and others under his/her supervision. Implements and coordinates the steps of the nursing process, involves the patient in decision making relative to care and is responsible for making nursing care judgements and acting upon them. Collaborates with Physicians in the management of the prescribed medical plan of care. Responsible for participating in educational, quality assurance and research activities. Additionally, the Registered Nurse acts as a consultant, sharing his/her clinical expertise and knowledge with other health care providers and members of the community. Delegates, supervises and coordinates nursing care activities provided by personnel assigned to assist in the provision of nursing care, such as but not limited to Medical Assistants, Patient Service Representatives and Referral Specialists.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Current BLS certification with the American Heart Association
• Related experience and credentials where indicated.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to the Clinical Program Manager, meets and maintains competence as defined by the clinical service experience and credential requirements, provides nursing care to patients.
• Implements and coordinates the steps of the nursing process assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, prescription, intervention and evaluation.
• Implements the prescribed medical regimen, evaluates the patient response to the regimen and advises the physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performs extended functions in coordination of patient care and services, such as but not limited to insurance authorizations, referral review, medical clearances, procedure scheduling, patient office scheduling.
• Performs extended functions in accordance with written Newport Hospital protocols and policies.
• Participates in clinic and departmental level collaborative activities such as but not limited to joint case presentations, grand rounds.
• Collaborates on a continuous basis with the patient, family, Physician, Nurse Practitioners, nurses and other health team members to integrate, evaluate and ensure continuity of the plan of care.
• Seeks out and participates in activities leading to self-growth and professional development.
• Updates knowledge of professional, medical and technological developments and participates in the incorporation of these into clinical nursing practice.
• Participates in educational activities commensurate with learning needs and individual ability such as but not limited to conference, seminars and orientation of new staff.
• Works with facility members of affiliated nursing educational programs to integrate clinical proactive for students within the plan patient care management.
• Participates in clinic and departmental quality assurance activities such as but not limited to monitoring and evaluation of care, validation of nursing and ambulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in related clinical and operational research activities.
• Assumes charge position responsibilities for the clinic as delegated.
• Participates with the Ambulatory Clinical Manager in performance appraisals.
• Participates on committees and in other organizational activities involving professional practice and patient care standards as needed.

Benefits

• Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England.
• Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.
• Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.
• Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.
• We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
• Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level