RN Job
Float RN – Oncology, Various Locations
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
Required:
- Possession of current California RN license
- Possession of a MSN or BSN degree
- Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Possession of ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification
- 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 basisExcellent 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
Preferred:
- 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
- Possession of OCN certificationPossession of PICC line certification Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience
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.
