Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or Medical Director, 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.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN, required


• Possession of current California RN license


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


• Possession of & ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification


• 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 in 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 the general public in a high volume, clinical setting


• Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/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

UCLA 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, disability, or protected Veteran status.