Registered Nurse II, Oncology infusion - PT, 4hr, Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is seeking a Clinical Nurse II, Oncology, a Registered Nurse who will deliver direct care to assigned Oncology patients in an ambulatory setting. Nursing care will be delivered using standards of care by following approved policies and procedures. The role requires utilizing appropriate decision-making skills and exhibiting competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills to independently and safely manage routine patient assignments. The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology will establish a plan of care, set goals, determine priorities, and provide care within established standards of practice. Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is a world-class Medical Group known for high clinical standards, committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care and seamless coordination. The medical center is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country and has been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California for the 8th consecutive year by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA). The organization prides itself on hiring passionate employees, fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and gold-standard patient care.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
Valid CA RN license required
BLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required
ACLS Certification from American Heart Association (AHA) required
1 year acute care experience in a specialty required
ONS Chemo/Immunotherapy Certified required (for Infusion Center)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
2 years of critical care experience (i.e. ED, PACU, ICU, Cath Lab, IR) preferred (for Imaging Dept)

Responsibilities

Assesses appropriately patient care needs and learning needs in routine oncology patient populations.
Reviews lab diagnostic data and incorporates in assessment
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care of Oncology patient population
Plans patient care and education based on disease process, anticipated patient outcomes, complications of treatment, and psycho-social needs in collaboration with other healthcare team members
Initiates and follows through with appropriate referrals to other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
Demonstrates competency in use of technical skills as required (i.e., IV therapy equipment utilization, universal precautions, body mechanics)
Establish IV access utilizing peripheral or central catheters per protocol. Drug should only be prepared once an IV access is established and labs verified
Administer IV therapy as ordered by MD
Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training