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University of Southern California

Research university in Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse - Oncology Services

Part-Time
$45.76 - $98.80/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is required, with a grandfathering exception for employees hired before December 2019.
  • At least 6 months of experience working as a registered nurse in oncology is required.
  • The ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently is required.
  • Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and the ability to understand, follow, and perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations, and procedures are required.
  • A registered nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing is required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Fire Life Safety Training for Los Angeles City is required; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration.
  • Chemotherapy certification is required; the Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
  • Use the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and families in an outpatient setting, coordinating patient care and education in accordance with standards, policies, and practices.
  • Follow policies and procedures and demonstrate the ability to access online manuals and references.
  • Apply learned scientific knowledge in the nursing process.
  • Complete nursing assessments and screenings when patients arrive for each appointment.
  • Interpret assessment information and formulate nursing diagnoses.
  • Maintain patient problem, medication, and allergy lists.
  • Administer medications as ordered and complete reassessments as indicated.
  • Complete patient care procedures correctly according to policy.
  • Delegate tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency, and act as a patient advocate.
  • Complete accurate documentation for all encounters, including appointment assessments and screenings with pain scales; ensure consents are signed for invasive procedures and medication lists are current and complete.
  • Provide patient and family education based on diagnosis or treatment plan.
  • Maintain the blood pressure machine, bladder scanner, electrocardiogram machine, Steris equipment and supporting logs, and oxygen pulse oximeter; identify defective equipment and notify the appropriate department.
  • Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, patients, and families, including providing clinic-to-floor or department handoff reports for urgent care situations, triaging phone calls, using email, and using SBAR communication.
  • Manage time, organize and prioritize responsibilities, and take meal breaks without incurring overtime.
  • Follow regulatory agency requirements, including National Patient Safety Goals; use two patient identifiers, avoid unapproved abbreviations, conduct procedural time-outs, communicate appropriately between providers, complete medication reconciliation, and maintain audible alarms.
  • Manage hazardous waste, including biohazard, medication, sharps, and chemotherapy waste.
  • Follow HIPAA and Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, including no food or drink in clinical areas, and maintain continuous survey readiness for The Joint Commission. Record critical values, read them back, and share them with the appropriate provider; write down dictated orders, read them back for validation, and ensure they are signed, timed, and dated. Maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
  • Identify and participate in quality-measure data collection and process improvements.
  • Participate in professional hospital and nursing activities, including serving as a relief charge nurse, participating in nursing committees or councils and journal clubs, attending educational workshops, and joining the Oncology Nursing Society.
  • Assist in developing or updating patient education materials and complete additional related duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ambulatory and/or oncology experience is preferred.
  • Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.
  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation is preferred.

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