California Protons Cancer Therapy Center provides state-of-the-art cancer treatments to patients with varying diagnoses who travel here from all over the world. From our world-renowned Radiation Oncologists, highly trained Registered Nurses, Medical Physicists, Dosimetrists, and Radiation Therapists, and everyone in-between, our team of professionals works collaboratively to bring hope and healing to even the most aggressive cancer cases. If joining a dynamic team whose passion it is to help people return to their life as they once knew it sounds exciting, California Protons Cancer Therapy Center may be the place for you.

Reports to: Clinical Nurse Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary: 

The Clinic Nurse provides and coordinates all Clinical aspects of care for patients receiving proton radiation therapy, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve predetermined quality outcomes. The Clinic Nurse will be expected to perform Clinical research tasks that are interrelated to the daily function of the clinic. It will be the responsibility of the Clinical Nurse to assure all federal regulations regarding research are followed and work in collaboration with Research.

Salary Range: $50.00-65.00/hour (Dependent on education and experience)

Key Responsibilities: 

• Educates patients in the proton therapy clinics; responds to consultations made by physicians
• Performs patient histories and physical examinations under physician supervision; evaluates results and monitors treatment plans; maintains medical records.
• Oversees patient schedules, appointments, and procedures
• Participates in educational in-services and seminars for health care providers
• Accountable for the management of patient care in assigned service(s).
• Inputs, retrieves, and interprets data from multiple manual and computer information systems
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to recognize and solve patient problems
• Collaborates with the medical staff to facilitate and optimize patient care.
• Acts on behalf of the patients and family to ensure care that is safe and appropriate with consideration for values, diversity, and human rights.
• Utilizes organizational skills to assure continuity of care in collaboration with other disciplines through appropriate planning, education, and coordination of other services.
• Identifies the age specific growth and developmental needs of the patients, and utilizes the nursing process and nursing standards to prevent or manage actual/potential problems in the assigned service of the Proton Therapy Clinic.

Required Skills: 

• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology and equipment
• Patient assessment skills
• Ability to apply good Clinical judgment
• Ability to plan work, establish priorities, and remain flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of general nursing principles and practices
• Knowledge of scientific principles and specialized techniques used in the practice of nursing
• Knowledge of medications and treatments
• Knowledge of current literature in the field of nursing and hospital administration
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of nursing care
• Ability to maintain records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, subordinates, superiors, partner hospitals/medical practices, the general public, representatives of public and private organizations and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

Qualifications/Experience/Education: 

• Maintains a current California RN License
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS certification or American Red Cross
• CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and all competencies/certifications required for the highest-level RN under their direction
• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a hospital or Clinical setting
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of computer applications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; innovative with ability to identify and solve problems
• Able to adapt, prioritize and meet deadlines

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center is following all federal and state mandates. We do have a highly encouraged COVID-19 Vaccination policy in place for all staff.

California Protons Cancer Therapy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.