Registered Nurse II - Oncology Clinic

LE01 Valley Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Valley Children’s Hospital's Pediatric Oncology Clinic provides competent nursing care and coordinates the patient's plan of care from assessment to evaluation, under the direction of the nurse executive and in line with hospital policies.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, CA RN license, BLS, PEARS, and a willingness to pursue chemotherapy/biotherapy provider training within the stated timelines; bilingual abilities are preferred, with

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited nursing program (required).
• Licenses: CA RN license (required).
• Certs: BLS (required) and PEARS (required within specified timeframe).
• Experience: Clinical advancement program alignment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care and coordinate the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Follow Nursing Practice Act, and Valley Children's Hospital policies; coordinate with nurse executive.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider

Education

Accredited nursing program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About Us

Our Pediatric Oncology Clinic is one of the leading pediatric cancer facilities on the West Coast, offers specialized services for a wide range of cancer diagnoses. As the sole provider of pediatric oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, we see approximately 40 outpatient visits daily and bring a wealth of experience and expertise to each patient we treat. Our Cancer and Blood Disorders Center consistently ranks in the top 5 to 8 percent globally in patient enrollments for the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), the world’s largest organization focused on childhood and adolescent cancer research. Our dedicated team conducts a wide range of treatments, from chemotherapy and immune suppressant medication to laser therapy, blood transfusions, bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, lumbar punctures, chemotherapy administration in the cerebrospinal fluid, and radiation. Our outpatient unit houses treatment rooms, an infusion center, and playroom, all designed for family centered care. Among our patients, approximately 45% are diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma, while the rest include solid tumor, neuro-oncology, histiocytosis, and vascular malformation cases. With an impressive 85% survival rate, we offer an exceptional Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program for patients completing treatment. This program focuses on easing the transition back to life before cancer and addressing potential long-term side effects of treatment, both physical and emotional.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing competent nursing care. Responsible for coordination of the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions that lead to established outcomes. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Valley Children's Hospital policies.

Qualifications

Education Program Accredited nursing program (required) Bachelors Degree Nursing (preferred) Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse License - CA‑BRN - California Board of Registered Nursing (required) BLS - Basic Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire or transfer into position (required) PEARS - Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization - AHA - American Heart Association within 12 months of hire or transfer into position (required) Work Experience Experience to correlate with Clinical Advancement Program (required) Skills and Abilities Bilingual Skills Preferred. Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Program within 12 months of hire or transfer.

Compensation Range

$49.49 - $70.60

Workshift: Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt: No FTE %: 87.5 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35 Daily Hours: 8

Disclaimer: Final compensation will be dependent upon skills and experience.

Company Culture

Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand‑alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family‑centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.