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Per Diem Float RN - Oncology, San Luis Obispo / Atascadero

Per Diem Float RN - Oncology, San Luis Obispo / Atascadero

University of California - Los Angeles HealthSan Luis Obispo, CA, United States
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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.

Salary : $91.84 / hr

Qualifications

Required :

  • Possession of current California RN license
  • Possession of BCLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • Possession of a MSN or BSN degree
  • Possession of ONS / ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
  • 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 basis
  • Excellent 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
  • Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and provide infusion therapy
  • Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators
  • Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
  • Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
  • Skill in performing with frequent interruptions an / or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
  • Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more
  • Willing and able to travel to a number of different Hem / Onc Community practices within a defined area, providing own means of transportation

Preferred :

  • Possession of OCN certification
  • Possession of PICC line certification
  • Minimum of two years of acute care / oncology outpatient experience
  • Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system
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    Rn Per Diem • San Luis Obispo, CA, United States