Per Diem RN Oncology, Irvine/Laguna Hills

Registered Nurse - Community Oncology Practice

In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include: patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Possession of current California RN license
• Possession of BCLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Possession of a MSN or BSN degree
• Possession of ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
• Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations
• Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis
• Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills
• Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheters
• Experience to accurately screen and triage acute patients
• Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians
• Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and provide infusion therapy
• Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators
• Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
• Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
• Skill in performing with frequent interruptions an/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
• Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more
• Willing and able to travel to a number of different Hem/Onc Community practices within a defined area, providing own means of transportation

Preferred:

• Possession of OCN certification
• Possession of PICC line certification
• Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience
• Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system