Registered Nurse

California Proton Therapy Center LLC•San Diego, CA

30d•$55 - $62

About The Position

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center provides state-of-the-art cancer treatments to patients with varying diagnoses who travel here from all over the world. From our world-renowned Radiation Oncologists, highly trained Registered Nurses, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, and Radiation Therapists, and everyone in-between, our team of professionals works collaboratively to bring hope and healing to even the most aggressive cancer cases. If joining a dynamic team whose passion it is to help people return to their life as they once knew it sounds exciting, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center may be the place for you. The Clinic Nurse provides and coordinates all Clinical aspects of care for patients receiving proton radiation therapy, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve predetermined quality outcomes. The Clinic Nurse will be expected to perform Clinical research tasks that are interrelated to the daily function of the clinic. It will be the responsibility of the Clinical Nurse to assure all federal regulations regarding research are followed and work in collaboration with Research.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment
Patient assessment skills
Ability to apply good Clinical judgment
Ability to plan work, establish priorities, and remain flexible
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices
Knowledge of scientific principles and specialized techniques used in the practice of nursing
Knowledge of medications and treatments
Knowledge of current literature in the field of nursing and hospital administration
Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care
Ability to maintain records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, partner hospitals/medical practices, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information
Maintains a current California RN License
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS certification or American Red Cross
CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and all competencies/certifications required for the highest-level RN under their direction
Minimum of two years’ experience working in a hospital or Clinical setting
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of computer applications
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills; innovative with ability to identify and solve problems
Able to adapt, prioritize and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred

Responsibilities

Educates patients in the proton therapy clinics; responds to consultations made by physicians
Performs patient histories and physical examinations under physician supervision; evaluates results and monitors treatment plans; maintains medical records.
Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures
Participates in educational in-services and seminars for health care providers
Accountable for the management of patient care in assigned service(s).
Inputs, retrieves, and interprets data from multiple manual and computer information systems
Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize and solve patient problems
Collaborates with the medical staff to facilitate and optimize patient care.
Acts on behalf of the patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.
Utilizes organizational skills to assure continuity of care in collaboration with other disciplines through appropriate planning, education, and coordination of other services.
Identifies the age specific growth and developmental needs of the patients, and utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to prevent or manage actual/potential problems in the assigned service of the Proton Therapy Clinic.