Registered Nurse II, Oncology - 8HR, Days - Los Angeles, CA

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the Role

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute, part of Cedars-Sinai, has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. Join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research.

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 in-depth knowledge in all aspects of nursing care for the Oncology patient population and consistently applies specialized knowledge and skills in the management of nursing care for individuals or groups of patients and their families. A CN III is regarded as a resource for staff on patient care issues.

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, adjusting care to meet specific needs such as cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family, and condition requirements.
• Identifies patient’s readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.
• Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations, intervening to provide a safe environment and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
• 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 and 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.
• Establishes IV access utilizing peripheral or central catheters per protocol. Drugs should only be prepared once IV access is established and labs verified.
• Administers IV therapy as ordered by MD.
• Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing Program required; Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (state-accredited program) preferred.
• 3 years of RN experience in an acute care setting required; 3 years of RN experience in an oncology specialty area preferred.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or a specialty certification with OCN within 1 year of hire required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.

Pay

Minimum Salary: $50.66/hour
Maximum Salary: $81.06/hour

Location: Los Angeles, California