Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow
About The Position
Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams, carries out established nursing procedures, performs related duties as required, and provides nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team. The 75-bed Adult Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT)/Cellular Therapy Unit is a fast-paced, highly specialized unit. Staff care for acutely and chronically ill adults with complex hematological and oncological diagnoses. Nurses provide treatment modalities including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, peripheral blood and bone marrow transplants, and cellular immunotherapy. They provide symptom management and compassionate care throughout patients’ treatment and recovery, and support Phase I–III clinical research activities. Staff professional development is supported through classes, seminars, conferences, unit councils, quality improvement projects, and community activities. The nurse is responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of the stated behaviors and for carrying out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. The position is accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.
Requirements
- At least one year of recent clinical RN experience in adult inpatient oncology or an adult outpatient infusion clinic.
- At least two years of recent experience in a BMT unit.
- Flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Health locations.
- Active California Registered Nurse licensure.
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- TCU and/or telemetry monitoring experience.
- Five years of registered nurse experience in an acute care Hematology/Oncology/BMT unit.
- Previous clinical RN experience in an academic medical center.
- BSN.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to provide safe, therapeutic care.
- Function as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams.
- Carry out established nursing procedures and perform related duties as required.
- Provide nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.
- Assist with management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
- Maintain the knowledge and abilities essential to performing the stated behaviors.
- Carry out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.
- Provide care and symptom management for adults with complex hematological and oncological diagnoses, including patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, transplants, or cellular immunotherapy.
- Support Phase I–III clinical research activities on the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
