RN - Adult Oncology

MemorialCare; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit integrated health system seeks a Registered Nurse for its Oncology Unit in Fountain Valley, CA. The role involves patient assessment, care coordination, and education, supporting high-quality care standards. A strong commitment to professional development and collaboration in a nurturing environment is essential.

Benefits

Health insurance

Sign-on bonus for new hires

Night shift differential

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care nursing, especially in oncology preferred.
• Knowledge of infusion therapy and venous access devices desired.
• Ability to demonstrate effective crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care for oncology patients.
• Assess and evaluate patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher

Current California RN License

Baseline ACLS Certification

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate

Job description

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• Location: Orange Coast Medical Center – Fountain Valley, CA
• Department: Adult Oncology
• Status: Full-time
• Shift: Nights (12hr AWS)
• Pay Range*: $49.51/hr-$77.62/hr
• Bonus: $20,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.
• Additional night shift differential also available.
  
  

• Title: Registered Nurse
• Location: Orange Coast Medical Center – Fountain Valley, CA
• Department: Adult Oncology
• Status: Full-time
• Shift: Nights (12hr AWS)
• Pay Range*: $49.51/hr-$77.62/hr
• Bonus: $20,000 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.
• Additional night shift differential also available.
  
  

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Oncology Unit patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psycho-social and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care. The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Utilizes the nursing process and practice standards as a framework for the management of patient care.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine a nursing diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates leadership in the coordination of patient care across the healthcare continuum with progress towards meeting desired patient outcomes.
• Appropriately delegates to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills.
• Prioritizes essential functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching plan as necessary.
• Serves as a role model to all staff and mentors new staff members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form related to all patient and employee privacy
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies, proper use of equipment, and maintain educational competencies and licensure/certifications.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Experience with peripheral and central venous access devices and infusion therapy preferred.
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.
• One (1) year of acute care experience in Oncology, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, or cardiac-related nursing is highly preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background.
  
  

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Current California RN License
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate required or must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Chemotherapy biotherapy provider cards are valid for up to three (3) months after expiration date.
• OCN Certification preferred
• EKG certification preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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