What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Radiation Oncology position at University of California - San Francisco?
Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse (AN) or Charge Nurse, the Clinical Nurse II (CNII) is responsible for providing skilled and comprehensive nursing care to Radiation Oncology patients with a wide variety of oncological and/or disease related problems seen for consultation, treatment, and follow-up. Through application of the nursing process, the CNII provides direct care and implements plans for continuity and coordination of patient care with other members of the patient's health care team. In collaboration with the AN, the CNII provides appropriate guidance and supervision for ancillary nursing personnel and participates in orientation of new medical and/or technical personnel.
Required qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) employed in acute care setting within the last 3-5 years.
- PACU or OR Circulator/ Scrub experience
- 1 year of Oncology experience in the last 3-5 years
- Nursing experience in ICU, OR or other similar procedural area experience or background
- Pediatric recovery experience within the last year
- Excellent proficiency with starting IVs
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact on an interpersonal level with patients and staff.
- Ability to deal with issues related to death and dying.
- Basic computer skills including, use of email, internet, navigating windows, and ability to learn various computer systems such as EPIC, Aria and other clinical tools.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
Preferred qualifications:
- Radiation Oncology experience
- BSN
- Care Coordination experience
License/Certification
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS Certification
- American Heart Association PALS Certification within 3 months
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
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Required qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) employed in acute care setting within the last 3-5 years.
- PACU or OR Circulator/ Scrub experience
- 1 year of Oncology experience in the last 3-5 years
- Nursing experience in ICU, OR or other similar procedural area experience or background
- Pediatric recovery experience within the last year
- Excellent proficiency with starting IVs
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interact on an interpersonal level with patients and staff.
- Ability to deal with issues related to death and dying.
- Basic computer skills including, use of email, internet, navigating windows, and ability to learn various computer systems such as EPIC, Aria and other clinical tools.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
Preferred qualifications:
- Radiation Oncology experience
- BSN
- Care Coordination experience
License/Certification
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
- Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
- American Heart Association ACLS Certification
- American Heart Association PALS Certification within 3 months
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.