Associate Degree or College Diploma in Nursing required
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a state-accredited program
1 year of acute care experience in oncology
1 year of experience in an Infusion Center
Valid California RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
ONS Chemo/Immunotherapy Certification
Responsibilities
Assess patient care and learning needs for oncology patients
Review lab diagnostic data and integrate findings into patient assessments
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives
Plan patient care and education in collaboration with healthcare team members
Initiate referrals to interdisciplinary healthcare professionals as needed
Demonstrate technical competency in required nursing skills
Establish IV access and administer IV therapy as ordered
Benefits
Access to a growing network of primary and specialty care locations
Opportunity to work in a compassionate healthcare environment
Collaboration with a diverse team of clinicians and physicians
Focus on continuous quality improvement in patient care
Support for professional development and certifications
Full Job Description
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.
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 the Team
With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
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.
