Clinical Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology (AAU F3) - 0.9 FTE, 12-HR, Rotating Shift
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse is a registered nurse who provides hands-on, evidence-based care within the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The nurse performs the nursing process by assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing and evaluating care, coordinating with other providers, and teaching patients and families to manage care and prevent complications. The role partners with families to provide family-centered care and monitors the quality of nursing care. The nurse is responsible for professional development, including maintaining licensure, BLS certification, and current knowledge of the assigned patient population, and contributes to the nursing profession by teaching others and sharing expertise.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of RN experience in an Oncology or Chemotherapy setting.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (ACLS) certification.
- California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university.
- ONS/ONCC® Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families by supporting healing, managing discomfort, providing emotional support and information, and guiding them through illness, recovery, or end-of-life care in accordance with patient goals and culture.
- Obtain and interpret relevant assessment data, determine nursing diagnoses, and monitor patients according to their stability.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop individualized plans of care.
- Safely implement nursing and medical interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor for adverse responses and side effects.
- Assess learning needs and readiness, teach patients and families about self-care and illness prevention, and adjust teaching to individual circumstances.
- Teach other staff members through informal or formal roles, including preceptor or super-user activities.
- Recognize rapidly changing situations, respond appropriately, and activate emergency protocols when needed.
- Monitor nursing practices for patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Set priorities, delegate tasks appropriately, and seek assistance as needed to manage competing requests and work expectations.
- Participate in unit programs and meetings, contribute to team building and positive morale, and use constructive conflict-resolution skills.
- Use available technology for communication, documentation, and accessing clinical information.
- Contribute to colleagues' knowledge and skills through teaching, Shared Governance participation, publications, or presentations.
- Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.
- Communicate effectively in varied formats and demonstrate leadership in professional practice.
- Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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