Per Diem RN – Oncology, Santa Barbara

Description In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include: patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support.

Salary: $96.74/hr

Qualifications Required:

Possession of current California RN license

Possession of BCLS certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Possession of a MSN or BSN degree

Possession of   ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy

Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations

Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting

Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis

Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills

Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheters

Experience to accurately screen and triage acute patients

Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians

Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and provide infusion therapy

Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators

Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion

Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting

Skill in performing with frequent interruptions an/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines

Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment

Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more

Willing and able to travel to a number of different Hem/Onc Community practices within a  defined area, providing own means of transportation

Preferred:

Possession of OCN certification

Possession of PICC line certification  

Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience

Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system

$96.74-96.74 Hourly variable day shifts depending on department needs

Salary : $97