RN Clinical Infusion – Days – Arcadia

Job Description

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Infusion Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Additionally, the Infusion RN will also provide therapeutic care to patients in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, biotherapy and other therapeutic IV infusions and injections. This role may be required to float to various locations for coverage and volume needs, including expected to learn the various locations' workflows.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor’s Degree Degree in Nursing (BSN) required upon hire.
• Req 2 years RN experience in a related healthcare setting
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Master’s degree Degree in Nursing or related field, or in progress * Master’s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Pref Oncology focus experience strongly preferred
• Pref Experience administering chemotherapy and/or other types of infusions.
• Pref Specialty Certification Specialty certification in oncology.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 90 days of meeting eligibility criteria.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (A…

About the Hospital

At Keck Medicine of USC, diversity means recognizing the richness of our differences and celebrating them together.

Our nurses enjoy a wide array of competitive benefits, including free tuition at USC for both employees and their families.

We provide exceptional healthcare, retirement benefits and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your experience at Keck Medicine of USC; and discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transportation passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.