Registered Nurse Per Diem - Oncology/Hematology Clinic

Valley Children's Healthcare; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 163,071,000 - 232,642,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Children's Healthcare in California's pediatric oncology clinic seeks a registered nurse to provide skilled care to patients with common health problems, under the direction of the nurse executive and in accordance with nursing practice and hospital policies.

Ideal candidates hold an accredited nursing program, CA RN license, BLS and PEARS within required timeframes, with at least six months RN experience and the ability to manage a full patient assignment in a high-volume outpatient

Qualifications

• RN licensure in California (required)
• BLS certification (required) within 30 days of hire/transfer
• PEARS certification (required) within 12 months of hire/transfer
• Minimum 6 months of RN experience (required)
• Mastery of RN I performance standards and competencies (required)

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care for patients with common health problems.
• Deliver care to a full patient assignment under the direction of the nurse executive and in line with Nursing Practice Act and Children's policies.

Skills

Chemotherapy/Biotherapy program

Education

Accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s 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:

This position is accountable for providing competent nursing care for patients with common health problems, and is expected to deliver competent patient care to a full patient assignment. This position practices under the direction of the designated nurse executive, within the scope of the Nursing Practice Act, and in accordance with Children’s 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 For Labor Pool - Any standard BLS (Heart Code not required) 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

• Minimum six (6) months (required)
• Mastery of RN I performance standards and accompanying competencies (required)

Skills and Abilities

• 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

$56.91 - $81.19

Workshift

Day (United States of America)

Position Exempt

No

FTE %

0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Daily Hours

8

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