Per Diem RN-Oncology Office

Kaweah Health; Visalia, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem pay

Job summary

Kaweah Health is seeking a Per Diem RN in Oncology Office in Visalia, CA. The role centers on chemotherapy infusion and comprehensive nursing care for cancer patients in an outpatient setting.

You will administer chemotherapy, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and support staff to ensure safe and effective treatment. Prior oncology experience and an active California RN license are required or enrollment in RN-BSN program may be considered.

Qualifications

• CA RN license is required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Oncology certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year RN experience or LVN IV experience.

Responsibilities

• Mixes chemotherapy drugs as prescribed by physician after competency test.
• Provides chemotherapy administration per Oncology Nursing Society standards.
• Prepares patients and ensures consent, insurance approval, and dosage verification prior to administration.
• Educates patients and families on chemotherapy, side effects, and resources.
• Provides telephone triage for patients and families with courteous communication.
• Inputs patient charges and credits into billing systems as instructed.
• Maintains venous access devices and central lines care.
• Oversees staff involved with blood sampling and CBC testing.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

CA RN license

Patient education

Telephone triage

Inventory management

Venous access care

Education

BSN or MSN

Enrollment in RN-BSN program

CA RN license

Tools

Sysmex KX21

Job description

## Per Diem RN-Oncology OfficeApply: Visalia, California: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_0000002143Kaweah 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.**Benefits Eligible**Not Benefits Eligible**Work Shift**Day - 10 Hour Shift (United States of America)**Department**7641 SRCC Medical Oncology-VisaliaTo 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.QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification Required:CA RN licenseBLS Preferred: National certification as Oncology Certified Nurse Education Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program ExperienceRequired: 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