Cedars-Sinai

Registered Nurse II, Oncology - 8hr, Days

Cedars-Sinai$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree or College Diploma in Nursing required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • 1 year of acute care experience in oncology
  • 1 year of experience in an Infusion Center
  • Valid CA RN license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient care and learning needs for oncology patients
  • Review lab data and integrate findings into assessments
  • Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives
  • Plan patient care and education tailored to individual needs
  • Initiate referrals to interdisciplinary healthcare team members
  • Demonstrate technical competency, including IV therapy skills
  • Establish IV access and prepare drugs per protocol

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Paid time off for personal and sick leave
  • Professional development and training resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

What will you be doing in this role?

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.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and 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 competency in use of technical skills as required (i.e., IV therapy equipment utilization, universal precautions, body mechanics)
  • Establish IV access utilizing 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
  • Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training


Qualifications

Job qualifications
  • Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing program required
  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (state accredited program)
Work Experience
  • 1 year acute care experience in their specialty
  • 1 year For Infusion Center
Licenses and Certifications
  • Valid CA RN license required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • ONS Chemo/Immunotherapy Certified


About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
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