Registered Nurse II - Oncology Clinic - Full Time

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare in California seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for our pediatric oncology unit. You will coordinate patient care plans, assess needs, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions under the nurse executive, in line with hospital policies.

Ideal candidates hold a Program Accredited nursing program, a CA RN license, BLS, PEARS, and prefer bilingual ability; 40-hour work week, day shift, and patient-centered care are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Program Accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the patient's plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions.
• Provide nursing care under the direction of the nurse executive and in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Bilingual Skills Preferred

Education

Program Accredited nursing program (required)

Bachelors Degree 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation Range

$49.49 - $70.60

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

100

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Daily Hours

8