Clinical Nurse II - M/S Oncology - Sharp Tri-City - FT - Nights

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shift)
• AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 schedule
• Minimum 4 weekend shifts per schedule
• Weekend requirements: As needed
• On-call: Not required

Pay

Hourly pay range: $57.00 – $75.21 (midpoint $66.11)

Responsibilities

The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level delivers high-quality, patient-centered care with advanced competencies and specialized certifications. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
• Patient Care:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
  • Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses, intervening as needed.
  • Coordinate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, efficient, and timely care.
  • Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity and confidentiality.
  • Demonstrate empathy and compassion for the patient experience.
  • Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Advocate for evidence-based practices in Medical-Surgical patient care.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.
  • Comply with regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, OSHA).
  • Identify and report safety concerns proactively.
• Documentation:
  • Accurately document patient care, interventions, and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Patient Standards of Care.
• Professional Development and Leadership:
  • Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, supporting their professional development.
  • Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a resource for best practices within the Medical-Surgical unit.
  • Act as Relief Charge Nurse as needed.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • Respond promptly to patient emergencies (e.g., Rapid Response Team (RRT) situations) with composure and clinical skill.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Associate’s Degree in Nursing with five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical or equivalent setting in lieu of BSN.
• 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical Unit or equivalent setting.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) license – required.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) – required.

Qualifications

• Oncology Department:
  • Chemotherapy experience – required.
  • Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate – required.
• Orthopedic Unit:
  • Orthopedic Nurses Certification (ONC) or equivalent certification – preferred.
• Medical-Surgical Unit:
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) or equivalent certification – preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient caseload with common medical and surgical conditions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring quick decision-making and strong teamwork.
• Proficient in basic medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors) and medication administration.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to respond to acute changes in patient conditions.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.