Staff Nurse II, Oncology

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

Accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Provides 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. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The role is based at Sutter Roseville Medical Center and is a part-time, night-shift position with variable days, every other weekend, and 28 weekly hours. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California RN license or California RN interim permit.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
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 (preferred).
Complete ACLS within six months of start date.
Complete Interpretation of Basic Arrhythmia Test upon hire or within two weeks of class; attend within six months of start date.
Complete Anti-Arrhythmic / Hemodynamic Drug Test upon hire or within two weeks of class; attend within six months of start date.
Complete ONS Chemo / Biotherapy Class within one year of start date.
Complete ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate Course within one year of start date.

Responsibilities

Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care.
Provide holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned acute-care area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that account for patients’ 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.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as required, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.