Per Diem RN-Oncology Office

01 Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Not Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA is seeking an experienced registered nurse for chemotherapy infusion in Medical Oncology. The role entails preparing and administering chemotherapy, educating patients, and coordinating care with the oncology team on a day shift.

This position requires a CA RN license, BLS (oncology certification preferred), and BSN/MSN or RN-BSN enrollment. It offers a supportive environment with emphasis on safety, documentation, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• BLS preferred; National certification in Oncology Nursing preferred.
• BSN or MSN or enrolled in RN-BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Mixes chemotherapy accurately as prescribed by physician after competency test.
• Administers chemotherapy in accordance with Oncology Nursing Society standards.
• Verifies dosage, authorization, and insurance approvals prior to administration.
• Educates patient and family on chemotherapy, side effects, symptom management, and community resources.
• Provides telephone triage for patients and families in a courteous, professional manner.
• Documents patient charges and credits in billing systems as instructed.
• Inspects and documents medication inventory per procedures.
• Maintains competency with venous access devices and CBC testing.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Documents orientation and training related to blood sampling for staff.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

Telephone triage

Quality improvement

Medication inventory

Education

CA RN license

BSN/MSN or RN-BSN enrollment

Oncology certification

Tools

CBC testing

Sysmex KX21

Billing systems

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care. It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Work Shift & Department

Work Shift: Day - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department: 7641 SRCC Medical Oncology-Visalia

To provide cancer patients with the continuum of nursing care that is required in Medical Oncology. The primary purpose is to provide chemotherapy infusion and related treatment.

• Benefits Eligible
• Not Benefits Eligible

QUALIFICATIONS

• License /Certification Required: CA RN license
• BLS Preferred: National certification as Oncology Certified Nurse
• Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program
• Experience Required: One year RN experience or LVN IV experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Mixes chemotherapy drugs as prescribed by physician after passing competency test.
• Provides chemotherapy administration in a manner that is consistent with Oncology Nursing Society standards.
• Provides appropriate functions prior to administration of chemotherapy including consent, insurance approval, and verification of dosage.
• Accurately provides patient and family education on chemotherapy, side effects, symptom management, and community resources i.e.: American Cancer Society, support groups.
• Provides appropriate telephone triage for patients and families. Answers telephone in a courteous, professional manner.
• Accurately inputs patient charges and credits into billing systems as instructed.
• Inspects and documents medication inventory according to procedures.
• Maintains competency in the use and care of all venous access devices, central lines.
• Oversees and directs the work of all staff involved with blood sampling, performing CBC test in addition to performing quality controls for the SYSMEX-KX21.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Documents the orientation and training related to blood sampling and related testing for all staff.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
• Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
• Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range $55.55 -$83.33

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong. Keep growing your career! Kaweah Health is committed to a culture that delivers personal, professional, and compassionate experiences for every person, every time.