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RN – Oncology/Palliative Care, Westwood

UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA, US
$59,46-$88,39 an hour
Full-time

JOB DUTIES

Description

In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy, and documentation for patients in Hematology-Oncology Clinics.

Major functions include : patient screening and assessment, patient evaluation, patient communication, preparation and administration of intravenous drugs, immunizations, and patient education.

Salary range : $59.46 / hr $88.39 / hr

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Required :

  • Possession of a MSN / BSN degree
  • Possession of current California RN license
  • Possession of BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
  • Obtain and maintain palliative care certification (if not at time of hiring, within 1 year of hiring)
  • Knowledge of the adult patient population and practice operations
  • Knowledge of all aspects procedures and medication administration
  • 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
  • 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 procedures.
  • 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 and / 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
  • Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system Preferred :
  • Possession of PICC line certification
  • 30+ days ago
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