Oncology Registered Nurse - Patient Care & Education

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California in Glendale, CA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic care using the nursing process within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate patient care and education for patients and families in alignment with standards and policies.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing plans with physicians, ensuring seamless care transitions, and educating patients and families on diagnoses and treatments, while upholding ethical

Qualifications

• BSN degree required or grandfathered prior to 12/2019.
• 1 year acute inpatient hospital RN experience.
• Excellent English communication skills (read, write, speak).
• Knowledge of medical procedures and nursing standards.
• Commitment to patient care and customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify actual or potential problems.
• Formulate care plans with physicians and healthcare teams.
• Facilitate continuity of care across hospital, home, and ambulatory settings.
• Advocate for patients and families using the nursing process.
• Perform direct/indirect patient care, including medications per orders.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, testing.
• Develop patient education materials and refer to resources.
• Maintain ethical standards and adhere to departmental policies.
• Prioritize assignments and manage time efficiently.
• Float to other patient care areas as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

The University of Southern California in Glendale, CA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide therapeutic care using the nursing process within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate patient care and education for patients and families in alignment with standards and policies.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing plans with physicians, ensuring seamless care transitions, and educating patients and families on diagnoses and treatments, while upholding ethical