Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a registered nurse license and be passionate about supporting vulnerable populations. They should have a strong background in healthcare navigation and/or patient advocacy to guide cancer patients through their treatment journey.

They will have strong communication and active listening abilities, effectively engaging with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. In addition, they should have familiarity with local resources and community service organizations that provide services to cancer patients.  

• Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response);
• revises plans as needed;Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC/SPH policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights;
• Provides direction to others regarding complex health and patient problems;Provides patient and staff education including the coordination of educational programs;
• Participates in hospital and/or nursing administration care committee;
• Reviews, identifies, reports, and corrects deficiencies in practices, products, or equipment as necessary;
• Develops, implements and documents performance improvement processes;
• Recognizes problem situations and takes appropriate steps leading to correction;
• Coordinates patient care conferences;Serves as a preceptor for new graduates, re-entry nurses, etc.; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and, EXPERIENCE:

• Requires two (2) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience including two (2) years of full-time experience in Oncology, Cancer Program, or Cancer Registry.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
• Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by first day of employment and maintain it thereafter.

DESIRED:

• Chemotherapy-Immunotherapy Certification (ONS)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC/ONCC)

About the Hospital

Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) is a fully-integrated, comprehensive system of hospital, clinic and specialty services. The system provides access to high quality, compassionate healthcare to residents throughout Ventura County.

While VCMC provides access to health care to all residents of our county, special emphasis is placed on providing access to care for the underserved and those facing barriers to access. Referred to as the “safety net” population, these individuals comprise over three-quarters of the care provided by VCMC.

VCMC is noted for its renowned Family Medicine Residency Program and is distinguished as the only Ventura County academic teaching hospital with a residency affiliated with UCLA School of Medicine. VCMC is the designated Level II Trauma Center for the west county and is known for its extraordinary trauma team, which includes skilled and talented surgeons covering neurosurgery, orthopedic and general surgery cases.