Clinical Nurse II: Irvine Oncology Specialty Clinic
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II role provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act to assigned patients on Medical/Surgical units. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care. This includes providing physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administrations, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and teaching and discharge needs of the patients assigned. Utilizes the nursing process based on evidence-based best practices to meet patient care needs. Evaluates and adjusts the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed, and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical/legal/medical dilemma decisions. Performs other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Clinical Nurse II meets the requirements outlined in the Clinical Ladder program respective to his/her department. The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates a commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth by participating in committees, attending related meetings, and presenting education projects and/or supplemental activities. For Outpatient Treatment Infusion Centers (Oncology and Non-Oncology), the role administers Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on the unit.
- Completion of the Clinical Ladder program requirements for Clinical Nurse II.
- Demonstrated commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology nursing experience.
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy administration certification.
- Experience in an outpatient treatment infusion center setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act to assigned patients on Medical/Surgical units.
- Collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care.
- Provides physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administrations, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and teaching and discharge needs of the patients assigned.
- Utilizes the nursing process based on evidence-based best practices to meet patient care needs.
- Evaluates and adjusts the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed.
- Confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical/legal/medical dilemma decisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Meets the requirements outlined in the Clinical Ladder program respective to his/her department.
- Demonstrates a commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth by participating in committees, attending related meetings, and presenting education projects and/or supplemental activities.
- Administers Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy in Outpatient Treatment Infusion Centers (Oncology and Non-Oncology).
Benefits
- Comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care.
- Commitment to providing the highest quality health care services.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
