Registered Nurse II, Oncology (Per Diem) - The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute

Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology is a Registered Nurse who delivers direct care to assigned Oncology patients in an ambulatory setting. Nursing care is delivered using standards of care by following approved policies and procedures. Utilizing appropriate decision making skills exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignment. The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Assesses appropriately patient care needs and learning needs in routine oncology patient populations.
Reviews lab diagnostic data and incorporates in assessment.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care of Oncology patient population.
Plans patient care and education based on disease process, anticipated patient outcomes, complications of treatment, and psycho-social needs in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
Initiates and follows through with appropriate referrals to other interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
Demonstrates proficiency in use of technical skills as required (i.e., IV therapy equipment utilization, universal precautions, body mechanics).
Establish IV access using peripheral or central catheters per protocol. Drug should only be prepared once an IV access is established and labs verified.
Administer IV therapy as ordered by MD.
Education:
Associate's Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
License & Certifications:

Valid CA RN license required.
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certificate required.

Experience:
One (1) year of acute care experience in a specialty required. One year of experience for Infusion Center: ONS Chemo/Immunotherapy Certified required. Working Title: Registered Nurse II, Oncology (Per Diem) - The Angeles Clinic & Research InstituteDepartment: Angeles Clinic - WilshireBusiness Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care FoundationJob Category: NursingJob Specialty: NursingPosition Type: Per DiemShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase Pay:$68.00 - $68.00

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