Clinical Nurse II - Radiation Oncology - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, 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. Reporting to the Cancer Center supervisor, the clinical nurse provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Cancer 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 accrual by varied projects and reviewing 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.

Requirements

Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience in an acute care setting
Knowledge and practice of body mechanics
Knowledge and practice of age related acuity levels
Demonstrated strong customer service skills
Demonstrated knowledge in preparing and assisting Radiation Oncology procedures
Demonstrated knowledge in Radiation Oncology treatments
Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques
Current California RN license
Current BLS certification
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Understanding of JCAHO requirements
Previous Radiation Oncology RN experience
Chemotherapy Certification
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

Provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Cancer 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 accrual by varied projects and reviewing 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.