Registered Nurse

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

FSAs

Disability coverage

Life/work resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care in an oncology setting. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to administer medications, educate patients and families, and maintain safety and quality standards.

The role requires CA RN license, CPR, and an ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic hospital environment. 4/10 or 5/8 schedules are available; benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program with a diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Oncology experience preferred, but not required.
• ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy within 3 months of hire.
• Strong customer service background in healthcare.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in computer processing functions and EMR.
• M-F Schedule - 4/10 or 5/8 available.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and others to understand care needs.
• Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching about conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Adheres to standards of care and regulations, and coordinates with the care team to adjust plans as needed.
• Resolves patient problems using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment and follows policies and procedures.
• Adheres to infection-control and medication safety protocols.
• Documents patient care services in records and communicates actions clearly.
• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting actions and needs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ensures equipment operation via maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory and orders as needed.
• Updates professional knowledge through education and conferences.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with health care teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Time management

Computer literacy

Independent work

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ADN/BSN)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

What Registered Nurse contributes to Cardinal Health

Nursing is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care. Examines patients and administers prescribed medications to facilitate healing and increase comfort.

Registered Nurses (RN) deliver direct patient care, collaborating closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to care for patients, including those diagnosed with cancer.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.


• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.


• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.


• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following company and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, Oncology Nursing Society and other governing agency regulations.


• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.


• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel when necessary.


• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, safe medication administration, mixing, and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.


• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.


• Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.


• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.


• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.


• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.


• Updates and maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


• Maintains a respectful cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with a diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.


• Current California Registered Nurse License


• CPR certification required.


• Minimum of 1 year Oncology experience preferred, but not required.


• Obtain/maintain ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy within 3 months of hire


• Strong customer service background, preferably in healthcare environment


• Excellent verbal communication skills


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks


• Proficiency in computer processing functions and other standard office equipment


• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and flexibility with changing environments.


• Strong organizational skills.


• M-F Schedule - 4/10 or 5/8 available

Location

cCARE Fresno

7130 N Millbrook Ave, Fresno, CA 93720

Anticipated hourly range

$37.00 per hour - $58.08 per hour

Bonus eligible

No

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage


• Paid time off plan


• Health savings account (HSA)


• 401k savings plan


• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay


• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)


• Short- and long-term disability coverage


• Work-Life resources


• Paid parental leave


• Healthy lifestyle programs

Additional Information

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.