Registered Nurse - Oncology/Hematology Clinic

Valley Children’s Healthcare • Madera, CA

1d • $55 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

Our Pediatric Oncology Clinic is one of the leading pediatric cancer facilities on the West Coast, offering specialized services for a wide range of cancer diagnoses. As the sole provider of pediatric oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, we see approximately 40 outpatient visits daily and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each patient we treat. Our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center consistently ranks in the top 5 to 8 percent globally in patient enrollments for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization focused on childhood and adolescent cancer research. Our dedicated team conducts a wide range of treatments, from chemotherapy and immune suppressant medication to laser therapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar punctures, chemotherapy administration in the cerebrospinal fluid, and radiation. Our outpatient unit houses treatment rooms, an infusion center, and playroom, all designed for family centered care. Among our patients, approximately 45% are diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma, while the rest include solid tumor, neuro-oncology, histiocytosis, and vascular malformation cases. With an impressive 85% survival rate, we offer an exceptional Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program for patients completing treatment. This program focuses on easing the transition back to life before cancer and addressing potential long-term side effects of treatment, both physical and emotional. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing expert nursing care of complex patients, providing leadership, and serving as a resource and consultant in areas of specialty. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Requirements

• Program Accredited nursing program (required)
• RN - Registered Nurse License - CA-BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required)
• BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required)
• Other - Other National Certification (required)
• PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization - AHA - American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required)
• Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree Nursing (preferred)
• Bilingual Skills Preferred
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Program within 12 months of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Providing expert nursing care of complex patients
• Providing leadership
• Serving as a resource and consultant in areas of specialty
• Coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes

What This Job Offers

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