Clinical Nurse II - Infusion Center - FT Days

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks an experienced infusion center nurse to provide patient care for an assigned group of patients. The role supports patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, and may involve coordinating care as a PCC under supervision.

Ideal candidates have oncology or med-surg experience, a California RN license, and current BLS certification. BSN is required for external applicants, with strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Qualifications

• Oncology or MedSurg experience with cancer care basics (OCN) preferred.
• Current California RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must possess strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Must meet hospital and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Infusion Center for assigned patients.
• Assist in research and review patient schedules against protocols.
• Serve as a role model to students and new Clinical Nurses on the unit.
• Act as PCC - Patient Care Coordinator as requested by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Follow protocols

Education

BSN

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbent provides patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Infusion Center. The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assists in patient research and reviews patient schedules against available protocols. Acts as a role model to students and Clinical Nurses new to the unit. Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested by the supervisor/manager.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• One year of Oncology experience or one year of MedSurg experience and completion of OCN Cancer Basics class
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience
• Knowledge and practice of body mechanics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques
• Current chemotheropy/biotherapy card required within 3 months of hire
• Current California RN license
• Current BLS certification
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of JCAHO requirements
• Oncology Certification
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions Of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization