Position Summary:

The University of California, Irvine, a career destination unlike any other, is built upon a rich history of academic and healthcare excellence. We are supported by a globally unique team of academic professionals, researchers, medical experts, and staff. Guided by our mission, vision, and strategic pillars, we thrive in a collaborative environment. We celebrate and leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives of our UCI community to continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Your opportunity to be a part of an award winning team, advancing your career journey, is now!

Incumbent is responsible for managing the daily delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care in the Infusion Center. Ensures continuity and congruity of services through coordination of the overall patient care, supervision and direction of nurse staff, and the facilitation of responses to physician requests and services. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, and patients. Additionally, incumbent reviews data and devises effective control mechanisms to ensure the environment fosters safe patient care.

Essential Job Functions:
The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Supervision: Acts as a coach and positive role model for staff by establishing and maintaining a safe work environment that fosters positive morale. Appropriately monitors and addresses performance issues, applying corrective or disciplinary action when needed. Effectively manages staff in compliance with applicable labor union agreement, and all established policies, procedures and legal guidelines. Ensures effective staffing levels, and handles recruitment and selection for unit. 20%
• CLIN RES_Provides daily oversight and coordination of the clinic services. Coordinates and communicates the overall surgery schedule throughout the shift and plans future daily schedules in advance. Facilitates effective response to physician orders and the acquisition of necessary services acting as liaison to medical staff to ensure continuity and congruity of services 20%
• CLIN RES_Effectively utilizes knowledge of surgical and age appropriate patient needs to identify trends and development QI programs. Participates in the collection of quality improvement data and group research projects relating to clinical need in the community as assigned. Ensures activities are compliant with all legal and certification requirements, and hospital-wide standards of care 20%
• CLIN RES_Demonstrates advanced level of clinical expertise, strong leadership and collaborative skills in dealing with staff and members of the healthcare team. Acts as a source of information and articulately responds to questions, providing resources, guidance, and education about diagnosis and course of treatment to clinical staff and patients. Seeks out education and new information to increase skill and knowledge 20%
• CLIN RES_Collaborates in the implementation of nursing care standards. Coordinates functions for various hospital surveys for approval by regulatory agencies. Ensures that physicians are performing cases within established Medical Staff Guidelines and ensures a review of all case files related to bad patient outcomes. Reviews various reports (quality indicators) to determine the effectiveness of nursing services and devises effective control mechanisms to ensure that the environment fosters safe patient care 20%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills
• Previous experience working with cancer programs
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Minimum 3 years experience as a nurse
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and motivate staff through prior lead or supervisory experience
• Current California RN license
• Complete understanding of acuity levels for the patient population
• Chemotherapy administration experience
• Chemotherapy Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• ANCC recognized RN certification uniquely applicable to this specific unit, (general certifications, such as WCC, will not be acceptable for meeting this requirement).

Licenses and Certifications:

• BLS (Required)

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.