Clinical Nurse II - ACC - Infusion Center - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Position Summary: Incumbent provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Infusion Center. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assists in patient research and reviews patient schedules against available protocols. Acts as a role model to students and Clinical Nurse's new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC)Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager. This position will require floating to other areas.

Requirements

One year of Oncology experience or one year of MedSurg experience and completion of OCN Cancer Basics class
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience
Knowledge and practice of body mechanics
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques
Current chemotheropy/biotherapy card required within 3 months of hire
Current California RN license
Current BLS certification
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Understanding of JCAHO requirements
Oncology Certification
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Infusion Center.
Incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Assists in patient research and reviews patient schedules against available protocols.
Acts as a role model to students and Clinical Nurse's new to the unit.
Functions as a (PCC)Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.
Requires floating to other areas.