Medical Oncology Nurse (Per Diem, Day)

NorthBay Health•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

At NorthBay Healthcare the Oncology RN will utilize oncology focused assessment skills and knowledge to coordinate and provide comprehensive care throughout the cancer disease continuum. The Oncology RN will be a patient advocate and educator, as well as a liaison between inpatient, outpatient and home care. The nursing process will be utilized when providing patient care, to include: administering infusion treatments, monitoring patients during and after treatments; assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of patients receiving treatment; managing symptoms related to treatments as well as to the disease process. The Oncology RN must demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills, close attention to detail, and sensitivity and empathy in all interactions with patients and caregivers. Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health will be met or exceeded. At NorthBay Health, our vision is to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. We are dedicated to improving the well-being of our community by providing accessible, high-quality care to all who need it. Every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering compassionate and effective healthcare solutions. We invite you to join us in our mission to ensure that every patient and family member feels valued, respected, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. At NorthBay Health, we are guided by our values: Nurturing Care; Own It; Respect; Build Trust; and Hardwire Excellence. These principles lead us to our TRUE NORTH and inspire us to provide exceptional care. These values serve as the foundation of everything we do, guiding us to deliver individualized care with integrity and accountability. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, where every team member is valued and empowered to contribute their best to the health and well-being of those we serve. This is an exciting time to join NorthBay Health. As an independent, nonprofit health system north of the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Napa/Solano Region, we are expanding our footprint across Solano, Yolo, and Napa counties to meet the evolving needs of our communities. With two acute-care hospitals—including a Level II Trauma Center and a modern maternity unit with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)—along with a comprehensive cancer center, multiple urgent care facilities, and a growing network of primary and specialty clinics, we are investing in the future of care across the region. NorthBay Health we are home to advanced clinical programs and nationally recognized cardiovascular, neuroscience, and orthopedic services, as well as comprehensive surgical and outpatient specialties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing (one of only 12 organizations nationwide) and recognition from U.S. News & World Report as “High Performing” in multiple clinical areas, including maternity care, heart failure, and stroke. NorthBay Medical Center has earned the High Performing designation in maternity care for four consecutive years. As the only locally governed health system in the region, we remain deeply rooted in our communities while growing into a trusted regional healthcare leader. If you are seeking meaningful work, collaborative teams, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare in Northern California, you will find it at NorthBay Health. Join us with our commitment to excellence, to achieve our vision to be the trusted healthcare partner of choice for the communities we serve. To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/

Responsibilities

Collects data regarding the health status of the client on a systematic and ongoing basis.
Plans, implements and evaluates interventions to manage common symptoms related to cancer diagnoses and treatments.
Recognizes oncologic emergencies and intervenes in a timely fashion.
Manages multiple types of vascular access devices, including routine care and troubleshooting problems.
Provides ongoing education about diagnosis, treatment and symptom management.
Monitors and interprets lab results under the direction of the oncologist.
Handles and administers chemo-therapeutic and biological agents safely to minimize exposure to self and the environment.
Recognizes and manages drug extravasation in a timely manner.
Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic studies before, during and after therapeutic interventions.
Ensures that proper authorization from insurance sources for patients has been obtained prior to treatment.
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials in collaboration with Clinical Trials Coordinator while avoiding protocol violations.
Recommends referrals to other disciplines and coordinates these as needed.
Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinates recommendations from the team.
Documents client care activities including specific data required by clinical trials.
Evaluates delivery of care in outpatient setting and participates in improving and developing models of care.
Performs other duties as assigned.