RN, Oncology

Community Health System

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, or completion of CHS Approved IEP Certificate required
  • Proven clinical nursing practice proficiency
  • Current and valid Registered Nurse license in California
  • Current BLS certification by American Heart Association

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Hospitalists, Oncologists, and oncology team members
  • Assess patients' physical and emotional health
  • Manage a team of 4 oncology patients each shift
  • Plan nursing care to promote patient comfort
  • Maintain ONS certification while delivering chemotherapy
  • Monitor patients and manage emergencies
  • Assist patients in transitioning to appropriate care levels

Benefits

  • Gain extensive experience in a multidisciplinary oncology environment
  • Opportunity to develop patient education and comfort management skills
  • Work closely with a dedicated healthcare team
  • Maintain important certifications in a supportive atmosphere
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

In this role you will work closely with the Hospitalists, Oncologists, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Fellows and the Oncology nursing staff. You will use your expertise in assessing a patient's physical and emotional status, past health history, health practices, and both the patient's and the family's knowledge of the disease and its treatment.

You will manage a team of 4 medical or surgical oncology patients per shift and work expertly with the multidisciplinary oncology team to achieve realistic healthcare goals for an individual and family.

You will plan your nursing care to promote patient comfort, provide patients and their families with information related to pain control and patient education.

You will maintain ONS certification and deliver chemotherapy. In addition, you will closely monitor patients, manage emergencies and provide ongoing supportive care. After treatment, you will help to transition patients to the appropriate level of care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
  • Consistent demonstration of competent clinical nursing practice proficiency required

Licenses and Certifications
  • RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required


Disclaimers
• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

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