Registered Nurse II, Oncology - 8hr, Days

Cedars-Sinai • Beverly Hills, CA

3h • $48 - $77

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology is a Registered Nurse who delivers direct care to assigned Oncology patients in an ambulatory setting. Nursing care is delivered using standards of care by following approved policies and procedures. Using appropriate decision-making skills, the nurse demonstrates the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills needed to independently and safely manage a routine patient assignment. The nurse establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Valid California RN license.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• One year of acute care experience in a specialty.
• For Infusion Center positions: one year of ONS Chemo/Immunotherapy Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and learning needs in routine oncology patient populations.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic data and incorporate findings into assessments.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care of the Oncology patient population.
• Plan patient care and education based on the disease process, anticipated outcomes, potential 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 labs are verified.
• Administer IV therapy as ordered by a physician.
• Assist as a chaperone when needed after completing the required Chaperone Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree