Per Diem Nurse - Cancer Center Admin - PD Varies
University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The incumbent provides oncology focused patient care, including the administration of antineoplastics, to an assigned group of patients. The nurse incorporates psycho-motor and age-appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other, utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. This role also involves acting as a role model to students and Clinical Nurses new to the unit, and functioning as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) as requested by the supervisor/manager.
Requirements
- One year of Oncology experience or one year of MedSurg experience and completion of OCN Cancer Basics class
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience
- Knowledge and practice of body mechanics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques
- Current chemotheropy/biotherapy card required within 3 months of hire
- Current California RN license
- Current BLS certification
- All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of JCAHO requirements
- Oncology Certification
- Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Responsibilities
- Provide oncology focused patient care including the administration of antineoplastics to an assigned group of patients
- Incorporate the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
- Act as a role model to students and Clinical Nurse's new to the unit
- Function as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Sick and vacation time
- Retirement savings plans
- Access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
