El Camino Health Medical Network is currently seeking a skilled Clinical Nurse for Breast Oncology to join our growing healthcare team!Location: Mountain View, Ca
Schedule: Monday-Friday8:00am-5:00pm
Pay:$165,000-$193,440/ Annualized
The
Clinical Nurse (RN) - Breast Oncology serves as a clinical resource and patient advocate, guiding individuals and families through the breast cancer care continuum. This role utilizes oncology-specific nursing expertise to provide education, counseling, care coordination, and ongoing support. The nurse facilitates timely access to diagnostic, treatment, and supportive services while ensuring patients receive age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care.
Essential Functions:Patient Support:- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families during the diagnostic and treatment process.
- Provide education about disease, treatment options, side effects, and available resources.
- Assist patients and caregivers with decision-making by offering guidance, information, and emotional support.
- Coordinate appointments, referrals, and treatment planning across the care continuum.
Clinical Care & Education:- Conduct nursing assessments and interventions during in-person or telehealth encounters.
- Perform triage and telephone advice independently within scope of practice.
- Deliver age-specific, culturally appropriate education and health promotion.
- Support patient advocacy, promote shared decision-making, and ensure continuity of care.
Care Coordination & Case Management:- Expedite access to diagnostic and treatment services.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to align care with established standards and protocols.
- Track and document outcomes and patient metrics in electronic medical records (Epic EMR preferred).
- Facilitate referrals to support services, community resources, and survivorship programs.
Professional Practice & Compliance:- Adhere to nursing standards of practice, HIPAA, HR, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, process redesign, and performance measurement.
- Contribute to the overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- May organize or lead support groups and assist with translation services as needed.
Understanding of medical terminology, medications, dosages, and side effect management:- Strong critical reasoning, triage, and clinical judgment skills for complex or urgent patient situations.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, educate, and counsel patients and caregivers.
- Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical practice management software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects patient values and preferences.
Minimum Requirements:Education & Certifications:- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
- Oncology and/or infusion therapy experience strongly preferred.
- Epic EMR experience preferred.
- Certified Oncology Nurse-Preferred
- Certified Nurse Navigator-Preferred
Experience:- Knowledge of oncology nursing practices, treatment protocols, and patient care standards.
- Understanding of medical terminology, medications, dosages, and side effect management.
- Strong critical reasoning, triage, and clinical judgment skills for complex or urgent patient situations.
- Demonstrated ability to teach, educate, and counsel patients and caregivers.
- Skilled in patient advocacy, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and medical practice management software.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care that respects patient values and preferences.
Work Environment:- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.
- May involve sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Requires flexibility to work varied hours as needed for patient care and navigation support.
Professional Development:- Commitment to ongoing professional development in oncology and breast patient navigation.
- Oncology certification (OCN), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN), and/or certification through AONN obtained within 12 months of eligibility.
- Completion of an oncology navigation education program through ACS LION preferred within the first six months of employment.
- Maintains required continuing education to support evidence-based breast oncology care.
