Registered Nurse Oncology Clinic
About The Position
Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families through comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans, patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic, individualized care and develops, implements, and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. This is a full-time, limited-term (fixed-term) position on the day shift, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week. Weekend work may be required as needed. The position is non-exempt and is not union-represented. The stated 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 changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including people without medical training.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and an Electronic Health Record.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling 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 to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- For oncology nurses with one or more years of oncology practice before hire or transfer, oncology nursing certification (e.g., OCN, CPHON, CBCN, BMTCN, or AOCNP) issued by ONCC is required within one year if required by the department or entity.
- For oncology nurses 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.
- Provide patient education and holistic, individualized care.
- Coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to support a quality patient experience.
- Protect the privacy of patients' protected health information.
- Continue professional growth and development in nursing practice.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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