Clinical Nurse - Oncology, Santa Monica
Company: UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionIn 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.
Salary range: $60.79 - $91.97QualificationsRequired:
- - - - - - - - - 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
- - - - - - - - - Possession of a BSN degree
- - - - - - - - - Possession of current California RN license
- - - - - - - - - Possession of BCLS certification
- - - - - - - - - Possession of -ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
certification
- - - - - - - - - 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
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
- - - - - - - - - Knowledge and ability to understand, assume
responsibilities, and perform duties associated with moderate
complexity laboratory testing, including quality control,
calibration, proficiency testing, as well as review and approve
test results prior to release - - - - - - - - - -
U CAN HELP DEFINE NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Nursing, there's no limit
to what U CAN do in your nursing career. Because our nurses are
essential in the delivery of the world-class care UCLA Health is
known for, we provide them with every resource and opportunity to
achieve their fullest professional and personal potential. Through
our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art clinical
technology, shared governance, recognition programs and more, we're
inspiring, empowering and supporting our nurses to go further in
their practice. It's no wonder we've been able to achieve Magnet
status multiple times in multiple locations.
When you're ready to elevate your nursing career, we have ongoing
openings at locations throughout our system, including:
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you'll enjoy all of the
cultural, recreational and lifestyle advantages Southern California
has to offer.
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