Oncology Infusion RN — Expert Chemotherapy Care

University of California - Los Angeles Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 147,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking an oncology infusion nurse to provide direct patient care, administer chemotherapy and IV medications, and document patient status. You will assess patients, educate them, and provide psychosocial support in a busy Community Oncology Practice.

Required are a California RN license, BSN/MSN, BLS, and ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification, with at least two years in acute/oncology outpatient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of oncology patient population and practice operations.
• Knowledge of infusion therapy in oncology settings.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple patient treatments.
• Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills.
• BSN/MSN degree.
• Current California RN license.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification.
• Knowledge of central line catheters.
• Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience.
• Ability to screen and triage acute patients.
• Ability to recognize abnormal lab values and report to physicians.
• Skill with medical diagnostic equipment and blood tests for infusion therapy.
• Ability to follow leadership direction promptly.
• Demonstrated ability to work with patients, peers, physicians, and administrators.
• Strong listening and communication with patients and families in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to handle interruptions and changing priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients.
• Perform patient assessment and evaluation; prepare and administer chemotherapeutic agents and IV drugs.
• Educate patients and provide psychosocial support.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation.

Skills

Oncology infusion

RN licensure

BLS certification

Chemotherapy administration

Central line care

Patient education

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

IV equipment

Medical instrumentation

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking an oncology infusion nurse to provide direct patient care, administer chemotherapy and IV medications, and document patient status. You will assess patients, educate them, and provide psychosocial support in a busy Community Oncology Practice.

Required are a California RN license, BSN/MSN, BLS, and ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification, with at least two years in acute/oncology outpatient care.