Staff RN - Oncology FT Nights

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 70,161 - 110,827; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Torrance seeks a Registered Nurse to provide care for critically and acutely ill patients. The RN will assess patient needs, educate families on treatment options, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a nursing degree, RN license, and BCLS or ACLS certification. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $50.93 - $80.45, reflecting the importance of high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or satisfactory completion of course of instruction.
• Registered Nurse License required.
• BCLS or ACLS Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized patient care during treatment.
• Educate patients on disease and treatment procedures.
• Coordinate care schedules for multimodality treatment.

Skills

Infection control

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Medication administration

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Under supportive supervision, the RN works effectively using the nursing process in rendering routine nursing care to a critically or acutely ill adult patient or a given patient care population of less acutely ill patients as it relates to the care setting. Emphasis at this level is on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures, standards and protocols for individuals within the assigned work shift. This position provides age specific care to young adults through geriatric age groups.

Core Competencies

• Adheres to infection prevention guidelines
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care
• Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status
• Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care
• Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals
• Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals
• Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process
• Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession
• Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model
• Participates in organizational activities
• Participates in Peer Review
• Participates in professional development activities
• Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner
• Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles
• Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient
• Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs
• Utilizes resources in an economical manner
• Utilizes safe administration of medications
• Utilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

• Educate patients and families regarding the disease, diagnostic procedures needed and goals of treatment with radiation therapy.
• Educate patients and families and manage the symptoms and side effects from radiation treatments (e.g., use of medications, dietary changes, activity changes, skin care, oral care)
• Assess patients psychosocial issues (home situation, availability of support, past coping mechanisms, financial concerns, work status, etc.)
• Coordinate care for patients receiving multimodality treatment (schedules for patients, dates of surgery, radiation, imaging, etc.)
• Counsel on specific issues of concern (sexuality, end-of-life issues).
• Refer patients (as needed) for social work, psychiatry.
• Provide skin care (sprays/irrigations, application of skin care products, dressing changes).
• Assist with various procedures (physical exams, simulations, brachytherapy).
• Monitor patients receiving treatment (conscious sedation, brachytherapy, anesthesia).
• Develop policies, procedures, and standards of care as it pertains to Radiation Oncology.
• Assess symptoms at weekly treatment/status check visits.
• Assess for long term effects at follow up visits.
• Administer medication (pain medication, IV contrast) as ordered.
• Refer as needed for nutrition, enterostomal therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy.
• Participates in Oncology Committee Meetings.
• Develop patient education materials.
• Provide statistics for department as needed.
• Collect blood and urine specimens.
• Participate in managing supplies and equipment.

Education

Degree / Program: N/AN/A

Additional Information: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or satisfactory completion of course of instruction as specified in current Laws Relating to Nursing Education Licensure-Practice with Rules and Regulations, Title 16, Section 1433 inclusive. Diploma or Associate degree Baccalaureate degree in Nursing Master's Degree or its equivalent in a appropriate specialty in Nursing.

Experience

Number of Years Experience: N/A

Additional Information: .

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse License, BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$50.93 - $80.45 / Hour