Registered Nurse II, Oncology - 10hr, Days (Tarzana)
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology is a Registered Nurse who delivers direct care to assigned oncology patients in an ambulatory setting, following approved policies, procedures, and standards of care. Using appropriate decision-making, the nurse independently and safely manages routine patient assignments and demonstrates the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required for the role. The nurse establishes plans of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice. The role includes assessing routine oncology patients' care and learning needs, reviewing laboratory and diagnostic data, planning care and education in collaboration with the healthcare team, and coordinating referrals. The nurse establishes IV access according to protocol and administers ordered IV therapy. The role also participates in continuous quality improvement and may serve as a chaperone after completing required training.
Requirements
- Associate degree or college diploma from a nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from a state-accredited program.
- One year of acute care experience in the specialty.
- One year of experience for an Infusion Center.
- Valid California RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- ONS Chemo/Immunotherapy certification.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient care needs and learning needs in routine oncology patient populations.
- Review laboratory and diagnostic data and incorporate findings into patient assessments.
- Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care for the oncology patient population.
- Plan patient care and education based on the disease process, anticipated outcomes, treatment complications, and psychosocial needs, in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
- Initiate and follow through with appropriate referrals to interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Demonstrate competency in required technical skills, including IV therapy equipment utilization, universal precautions, and body mechanics.
- Establish IV access using peripheral or central catheters according to protocol; prepare drugs only after IV access is established and laboratory results are verified.
- Administer IV therapy as ordered by a physician.
- Assist as a chaperone when needed after completing required Chaperone Training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
