Oncology Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• ONS certification within three months of hire.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• General knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precautions, 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 non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks amid interruptions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.

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 considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain effective collaborative communication with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws, regulations, and codes to support a quality patient experience.
• Continue professional growth and development in nursing practice.
• Protect patient privacy and protected health information.
• Prioritize assignments and meet deadlines while working within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options.