What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemo Nurse Float- OC/Inland Empire position at Los Angeles Cancer Network?
The mission of The Los Angeles Cancer Network is to provide unparalleled care to each patient that comes through our doors. We offer individualized treatment using the most recent and relevant proven advances in cancer care, curated with deliberation and compassion. LACN is committed to educating and supporting our patients and their families through every step of the way. We deliver a unique approach for every patient to ensure they receive treatment best suited to their condition, age, and other important factors. We do this by participating in important clinical research, encouraging screenings for early detection, and providing innovative treatment. We are proud to be at the forefront of cancer research through our partnership with OneOncology.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct care to oncology patients for the Los Angeles Cancer Network. This role provides patients with safe, quality care throughout their treatment and disease process as effectively as possible at all stages of, diagnosis to end of life. Helps patients manage and live with diagnosis, retaining autonomy and independence by using the most appropriate disease/ symptom/psychosocial management techniques.
This position is required to travel to offices located in Orange and Riverside County. Candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
Mixes chemotherapy and Administer Chemotherapy, hydration, and other medications under the direct supervision of a physician
Performs assessments on patients
Participates in activities to plan, measure assess and improve the quality of patient care
Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance
Draws blood via port catheter or PICC line
Educates patients and their families about chemotherapy side effects
Encourages new chemo patients and families to utilize See Your Chart Portal
Schedules chemotherapy, hydration, injections, and bone marrows in the EMR
Follows company process for billing verification before administering any medications
Monitors Coumadin levels and patient education
Completes patient documentation on a timely manner
Always maintains clean work environment
Patient Allergy verification
Maintains skills, knowledge, and currency in administration of chemotherapy.
Attends meetings for continuing education to maintain currency of nursing license.
Assists the Charge Nurse with daily operations
Key Competencies:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients through technology methods
Demonstrates exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and customer service skills
Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
Ability to seek out resources independently and work collaboratively
Ability to collaborate, set priorities, and organize work to meet deadlines, ensuring compliance with established processes, policies, and regulations
Ability to multitask efficiently
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others
Additional Requirements:
Current California RN license
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification through ONS or must obtain within (12) months of hire
Current CPR/BCLS certification
Excellent IV skills
Access port-a-caths and picc lines
Basic typing, keyboard and computer skills
Great Customer Service Skills
Medical Terminology-Oncology/Hematology Specific
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Previous Oncology/Hematology experience preferred
