Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic - Full Time

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare in California's pediatric oncology program seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide competent nursing care, coordinate the patient’s plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and collaborate with the nurse executive and multidisciplinary team.

A program-accredited nursing education, CA RN license, BLS and PEARS are required within stated timelines; bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires program-accredited nursing program.
• CA RN license is required.
• BLS and PEARS required within specified timelines.
• Clinical Advancement Program experience required.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Coordinate patient care with a multidisciplinary team and nursing leadership.
• Maintain compliance with Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies.

Skills

Bilingual

Chemotherapy Training

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

BSN 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