Staff Nurse II, Oncology
About The Position
The Staff Nurse II is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting. The role includes direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The nurse fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their family or support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The role requires adherence to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license or California Registered Nurse Interim Permit (RN-IP).
- BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Complete ACLS within six months of the start date.
- Complete the Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmia Test upon hire or within two weeks of class; attend the class within six months of the start date.
- Complete the Anti-Arrhythmic / Hemodynamic Drug Test upon hire or within two weeks of class; attend the class within six months of the start date.
- Complete the ONS Chemo / Biotherapy Class within one year of the start date.
- Complete the ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course within one year of the start date.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills.
- Effective English written and communication skills.
- Ability to independently practice and prioritize multiple demands in an ever-changing environment.
- Good interpersonal, oral and written communication, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least six months of area-specific acute care experience within the last two years.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
- Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
- Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, their family or support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Handle hazardous drugs as applicable, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
