Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families using comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans, patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates interdisciplinary plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to support a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuing growth and development in professional nursing practice. This is a limited-term, fixed-term, non-exempt, full-time role with a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Weekend work may be needed. The pay range is $71.72 to $100.40 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical backgrounds.
Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record systems.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing certification (e.g., OCN, CPHON, CBCN, BMTCN, AOCNP) issued by ONCC, if required by the department or entity. For RNs with one or more years of oncology practice before hire or transfer, certification is required within one year; for RNs new to oncology at hire or transfer, within two years.
For oncology RNs new to oncology or with less than one year of oncology experience, completion of ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
Assess patients comprehensively and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
Educate patients and provide holistic, individualized care.
Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care that address psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain effective collaborative relationships and communication with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality patient experience.
Maintain professional nursing growth and development.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.