Clinical Nurse: Irvine Medical Oncology

Hoag Health System; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Clinical ladder

Development resources

Job summary

Hoag Health System in Irvine is expanding its Medical Oncology inpatient unit, a 22-bed unit focused on chemotherapy and immunotherapy care. The role demands passion for oncology nursing, strong patient-family relationships, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

You will provide direct inpatient oncology care, administer treatments, educate families, and contribute to quality improvements in a leading Orange County hospital system.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license is required.
• BSN or active enrollment per Hoag policy.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Provider Card required or willing to obtain.
• EKG competency essential.
• Hoag policy supports academic progression and related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate inpatient oncology nursing care.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and supportive medications per standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nurse navigators, social work, palliative care and case management.
• Educate patients and families and support transitions of care, including palliative and hospice services.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and uphold departmental and hospital standards.

Skills

Oncology nursing care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Active California RN license

BSN or active enrollment per Hoag policy

BLS

ACLS (AHA)

EKG competency

Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Provider Card

Job description

Job Description

Irvine Is Expanding – Join Us in Building Oncology Care from the Ground Up

Hoag Irvine is excited to announce an

Job Description

Irvine Is Expanding – Join Us in Building Oncology Care from the Ground Up

Hoag Irvine is excited to announce an opportunity for Clinical Nurses (RN) to join the our Inpatient Irvine Medical Oncology unit as part of our Irvine expansion. This 22-bed, state-of-the-art unit is seeking nurses who are passionate about oncology care and motivated by meaningful patient and family relationships.

About The Unit

• 22-bed inpatient Medical Oncology unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios 1:4–1:5, based on acuity
• Primary focus on oncology with some mixed med-surg/telemetry patients
• Opportunity to help shape unit culture, workflows, and standards of care
• Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy certification supported and required post-hire

Role Overview

As a Clinical Nurse on the Medical Oncology unit, you will provide direct inpatient care in accordance with the California Nurse Practice Act and Hoag Patient Care Services standards. You will collaborate closely with oncologists and interdisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered oncology care across the cancer care continuum.

Why Transfer to Oncology at Hoag Irvine?

• Be part of a new unit launch within a nationally recognized organization
• Work in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and clinical excellence
• Access Hoag’s internal development resources, clinical ladder, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs
• Continue your career at the highest-ranked hospital system in Orange County

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate inpatient oncology nursing care
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and supportive medications following ONS standards
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, nurse navigators, social work, palliative care, and case management
• Educate patients and families and support transitions of care, including palliative and hospice services
• Participate in continuous quality improvement and uphold departmental and hospital standards

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active California RN license
• Minimum 1 year of high-acuity inpatient nursing experience
• Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Provider Card (or willingness to obtain)
• BLS & ACLS (AHA)
• EKG competency
• BSN (or active enrollment per Hoag policy)

Preferred

• Oncology nursing experience

If you are passionate about oncology nursing and ready to help build something meaningful, we encourage you to apply.