Infusion Oncology Nurse: Autonomous, Magnet-Certified

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Infusion Center RN with oncology infusion experience to join a Magnet-designated organization in the San Diego area. The role involves administering chemotherapy and biotherapy, participating in clinical trials infusions, and collaborating with physicians, NPs, PAs, dietitians, and support staff to meet patient needs.

The incumbent must hold an active California RN license, be able to float to other Infusion Clinics as needed, and meet the listed minimum

Qualifications

• Must graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (in the last 6 months).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities and to quickly assess moderately complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• The Infusion Center RN demonstrates competence, confidence and compassion in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients receiving therapies in the Infusion Center.
• This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusions and other infusion-related services as well as accessing central lines, ports and performing venipunctures as needed for lab work in a fast-paced infusion setting.
• This position will collaborate with physicians, NPs and PAs, Medical Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Patient Services, and Social Work to ensure that patient needs are addressed.
• This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies.
• This position will float based on department needs to all Infusion Departments, including La Jolla, Encinitas, Vista and Hillcrest.

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Infusion Center RN with oncology infusion experience to join a Magnet-designated organization in the San Diego area. The role involves administering chemotherapy and biotherapy, participating in clinical trials infusions, and collaborating with physicians, NPs, PAs, dietitians, and support staff to meet patient needs.

The incumbent must hold an active California RN license, be able to float to other Infusion Clinics as needed, and meet the listed minimum