RN Job
RN, Infusion – Ambulatory Oncology — Fountain Valley
Job Description
The RN utilizes the nursing process as well as clinical nursing practice standards and is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Infusion Center patient. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessing patients, planning care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementing treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluating care rendered.
The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient.The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psycho-social and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care. The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.
In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Work Experience:
- One (1) year of ambulatory chemotherapy infusion nursing OR acute care experience in an Oncology setting highly preferr ed.In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background.
- Extensive experience with peripheral and central venous access devices and infusion therapy preferred.
- Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Current California RN License required.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support required.
- Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire.
About the Hospital
MemorialCare Medical Group includes Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Long Beach; Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley; and Saddleback Medical Center in Laguna Hills.
