RN Clinical - Oncology Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$44 - $95

About The Position

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting. Essential Duties: Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis PLAN Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list INTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency Acts as patient advocate DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters Assessment and screening at each appointment including pain scale Consents signed for all invasive procedures Ensures medication list is current and complete EDUCATION Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan EQUIPMENT Maintain B/P machine Maintain Bladder scanner Maintain EKG machine Maintain Steris and supporting logs Maintain O2 pulse oximeter Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by: Clinic to floor or DH report for urgent patient care situations Appropriate patient/family interactions Effectively triages phone calls Utilizing e-mail system SBAR ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals Uses two patient identifiers Does not use unapproved abbreviations Uses procedural time out Uses appropriate communication between providers Completes medication reconciliation Maintains audible alarms Hazardous waste management Biohazard Medication Sharps Chemotherapy HIPPA OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas) JCAHO (continuous survey readiness Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated Maintains a safe work environment for self and others QUALITY MEASURES Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities Relief charge nurse Nursing committees/councils Journal club Educational workshops Membership in ONS Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned Bonus Points Professional certification Other: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
6 months Experience working in oncology as a registered nurse required.
Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Chemotherapy Certification Obtain Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hiring.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
Specialty Certification Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.
Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN (ONCC)

Responsibilities

Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process
ASSESSMENT Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment
DIAGNOSIS Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
PLAN Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list
INTERVENTION Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated
Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy
Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency
Acts as patient advocate
DOCUMENTATION Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters
Assessment and screening at each appointment including pain scale
Consents signed for all invasive procedures
Ensures medication list is current and complete
EDUCATION Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan
EQUIPMENT Maintain B/P machine
Maintain Bladder scanner
Maintain EKG machine
Maintain Steris and supporting logs
Maintain O2 pulse oximeter
Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment
COMMUNICATION Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by:
Clinic to floor or DH report for urgent patient care situations
Appropriate patient/family interactions
Effectively triages phone calls
Utilizing e-mail system
SBAR ORGANIZATION Manages time effectively.
Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities
Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals
Uses two patient identifiers
Does not use unapproved abbreviations
Uses procedural time out
Uses appropriate communication between providers
Completes medication reconciliation
Maintains audible alarms
Hazardous waste management
Biohazard
Medication
Sharps
Chemotherapy
HIPPA
OSHA requirements (ie. No food or drink in clinical areas)
JCAHO (continuous survey readiness
Critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider
Dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated
Maintains a safe work environment for self and others
QUALITY MEASURES Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities
Relief charge nurse
Nursing committees/councils
Journal club
Educational workshops
Membership in ONS
Assist in the development or updating of patient education materials
Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
Bonus Points Professional certification
Other: Performs other related duties as assigned.