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