Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• Possession of a MSN/BSN degree
• Possession of current California RN license
• Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Possession of  ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification
• Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience
• Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operationsKnowledge 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

About the Hospital

UCLA Health hospitals ranked #1 in both Los Angeles and California and rose to #3 nationally in an annual evaluation published today by U.S. News & World Report - the highest set of rankings UCLA has received in its history.

UCLA Health once again earned a coveted spot on the national honor roll, which names only the 20 hospitals that provide the highest-quality care across a wide range of procedures and conditions.