Registered Nurse PD - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

About the role

The BCH Oakland Infusion Center serves the Pediatric Specialty population at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. The treatments include, but are not limited to, apheresis, chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, hydration and electrolyte therapy, injections and blood draws, enzymes and iron infusions, and antibiotics. The center consists of 14 chairs/beds and treatments include research and standard of care infusions. The infusion centers are staffed by Nurses, Medical Assistant, and a Practice Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.
• Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
• Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors.
• Carrries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of recent pediatric nursing experience with at least 1 year in oncology, or 2 years of other directly relevant clinical experience.
• One (1) year of recent outpatient Infusion experience administering chemotherapy/biotherapy.
• Experience administering infusions, pain management, transfusion therapy, hydration, etc.
• Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
• Ability to function independently and effectively with shifting priorities and considerable pressure.
• Must be able to function under stress and with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.
• See also Living Pride Standards.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff.
• Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates ability to remain current in professional and technical knowledge and apply this to the job; looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care, the work environment, and a commitment to lifelong learning in the field of nursing.
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of Pediatric Oncology Nursing experience.
• CPHON Certification or other relevant specialty certification.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended.