Cedars-Sinai

Registered Nurse II, Oncology - 8HR, Days

Cedars-Sinai • $95K — $115K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Associate Degree in Nursing Program required
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing preferred
  • 3 years RN experience in acute care setting required
  • 3 years RN experience in oncology specialty preferred
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification or related specialty within 1 year of hire required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required
  • Basic Life Support certification required

Responsibilities

  • Provide and document nursing processes for Oncology patient care services
  • Administer medications and therapies for treatment and rehabilitation
  • Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and initiate venous access
  • Evaluate and adjust care plan based on patient conditions
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for individualized patient care
  • Address diverse cultural needs of patients and assess their readiness for learning
  • Serve as a resource for new staff, temporarily assigned staff, and students

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continued education and professional development
  • Participation in departmental quality improvement activities
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration
  • Opportunity to serve as a preceptor and guide new nurses
  • Engagement in patient care for a diverse population of Oncology patients
Full Job Description
Job Description

A Clinical Nurse III, Oncology (CN III), is a proficient and experienced clinician who provides nursing efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. A CN III possesses an in depth knowledge in all aspects of nursing care for Oncology patient population and consistently applies specialized knowledge and skills in the management of nursing care for individual or groups of patients and their families. A CN III is regarded as a resource for staff on patient care issues.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provides and precisely documents nursing process components and relevant interventions for direct and indirect Oncology patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
  • Provides direct and indirect comprehensive care services to complex patients, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
  • Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
  • Observes, evaluates and expeditiously alters plan of care based on signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.
  • Plans and implements individualized patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.
  • Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient's readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.
  • Makes special adjustments to patient care to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.
  • Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.
  • Provides assistance to co-workers, new staff, temporary staff and students and may serve as a preceptor.
  • When assigned charge nurse responsibility, coordinates unit activity throughout the shift, including the authorization of incidental overtime, initiates chain of command as appropriate.
  • Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and provides constructive input to assist in unit direction.
  • Functions as a change champion and agent and participates in departmental quality improvement activities. Participates in the completion of required skills and competencies.
  • 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 in Nursing Program required
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) preferred
Work Experience
  • 3 years RN Experience in acute care setting required
  • 3 years RN Experience in oncology specialty area preferred
Licenses and Certifications
  • IV Team - Procedure Room Oncology Certified Nurse Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or a specialty certification with OCN within 1 yea of hire required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support from American Heart Association required
  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required

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.
Learn more about Cedars-Sinai
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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