SRS – Oncology – RN – Full Time – Day Shift

Sharp HealthCare•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Oncology RN assists patients, staff, and physicians to support efficient operations, strong customer service, and quality care for the designated patient population. The role provides technical nursing expertise in Oncology and assists with leadership of Nursing and Patient Service Representative staff. The RN delivers clinical care within scope of practice, supports patient education and triage, administers medications safely, and contributes to department operations, quality initiatives, and staff development. The position is full-time, with an eight-hour shift and variable start and end times between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. No weekends or on-call work are required.

Requirements

At least 1 year of RN experience in a related clinical area.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification.
Proficient IV skills.
Ability to type at least 30 words per minute with 0–2 errors and proofread work.
Ability to complete Nursing Competencies as described in the job posting.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide quality clinical care and customer service to the designated patient population.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge, technical expertise, critical thinking, and proficient IV skills within scope of practice.
Complete initial and annual training on cardiovascular access devices and provide appropriate care for vascular access devices.
Apply oncology pharmacology knowledge and act as a clinical resource for the assigned area when needed.
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly, including AEHR tasks within prescribed timelines.
Triage patient messages by gathering relevant information, identifying urgency, and routing concerns to physicians; return calls according to physician instructions.
Provide patient education and individual teaching in partnership with physicians.
Use universal precautions and follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Assist Patient Service Representatives with front-desk issues, including scheduling and telephone responsibilities.
Perform or assist with tests and procedures in the assigned department and administer medications safely and accurately according to guidelines and written orders.
Participate in clinical projects as directed by a physician or manager.
Organize daily work, monitor patient flow and physician schedules, prioritize patient needs, maintain PAR levels, and complete work within assigned hours.
Follow policies and procedures for electronic health records and computer-based applications.
Respond calmly to urgent and emergent situations and use sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Participate in site inspections and inventories; enter authorizations and schedule surgeries and procedures accurately and promptly.
Assist in other departments and travel to other sites when business needs require.
Assist with staff training and education and serve as a preceptor or mentor for new and existing staff.
Support team development, problem-solving, departmental cooperation, and teamwork; attend and participate in meetings and training.
Maintain current medication knowledge, use safe administration techniques, and assist with Medical Assistant medication verification in the immediate area.
Complete quality assurance assignments and support department compliance with requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and information systems, activate emergency procedures according to protocol, and support new applications and policies.
Type proficiently and accurately at a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0–2 errors, and proofread work.
Apply knowledge of insurance, utilization review, scheduling requirements, front-desk support, and department equipment.