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Medical Oncology Nurse (Per Diem)

NorthBay Health • Per Diem • Vacaville, California, United States • $67 - $81 / hour • 7m ago

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JOB SUMMARY

At NorthBay Healthcare the Oncology RN will utilize oncology focused assessment skills and knowledge to coordinate and provide comprehensive care throughout the cancer disease continuum. The Oncology RN will be a patient advocate and educator, as well as a liaison between inpatient, outpatient and home care. The nursing process will be utilized when providing patient care, to include: administering infusion treatments, monitoring patients during and after treatments; assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of patients receiving treatment; managing symptoms related to treatments as well as to the disease process. The Oncology RN must demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills, close attention to detail, and sensitivity and empathy in all interactions with patients and caregivers. Organizational standards for Joint Commission, Patient Safety and the Department of Health will be met or exceeded.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Collects data regarding the health status of the client on a systematic and ongoing basis.
Plans, implements and evaluates interventions to manage common symptoms related to cancer diagnoses and treatments.
Recognizes oncologic emergencies and intervenes in a timely fashion.
Manages multiple types of vascular access devices, including routine care and troubleshooting problems.
Provides ongoing education about diagnosis, treatment and symptom management.
Monitors and interprets lab results under the direction of the oncologist.
Handles and administers chemo-therapeutic and biological agents safely to minimize exposure to self and the environment.
Recognizes and manages drug extravasation in a timely manner.
Coordinates scheduling of diagnostic studies before, during and after therapeutic interventions.
Ensures that proper authorization from insurance sources for patients has been obtained prior to treatment.
Assists in the conduct of clinical trials in collaboration with Clinical Trials Coordinator while avoiding protocol violations.
Recommends referrals to other disciplines and coordinates these as needed.
Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinates recommendations from the team.
Documents client care activities including specific data required by clinical trials.
Evaluates delivery of care in outpatient setting and participates in improving and developing models of care.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN required.

Licensure/Credentials:

Current California RN License.
Current AHA or equivalent certification in CPR.
ONS Chemo/Bio Provider Course, Internal certification in chemotherapy administration with OCN preceptor within 3 months of hire.
Obtain Oncology National Certification after meeting ONS eligibility criteria, not past three years of hire.

Experience:

Minimum 6 month’s of RN experience.
Two years of RN experience with oncology emphasis preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrates competence in clinical specialty (oncology), experienced in the administration of chemotherapy and biologics including the recognition and management of chemotherapy side effects.
Demonstrates effective time management.

Interpersonal Skills.

The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.

Compensation:

Hourly Salary Range Min $67.87 - Max $81.80 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
Plus, Generous Shift Differentials

ABOUT US

At NorthBay Health we are committed to providing you with competitive wages and quality benefits for you and your family:

Wages reviewed annually and adjusted to remain competitive
Medical, dental and vision benefits for full and part-time employees and their families. Part-time is 20-39 hours per week
Tax-deferred 403b with a percentage matched by NorthBay Health
Employee Assistance Program
Tax deferred dependent care plan
Life Insurance
Employee Recognition Program
Vacation & Sick Time benefits
Disability Insurance
Wellness Program
Generous shift differentials for eligible staff

NorthBay Health provides sophisticated healthcare services not only in our two hospitals — NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield and NorthBay VacaValley Hospital in Vacaville California — but in our primary care, specialty care practices and urgent care centers. From oncology to open heart surgery, and from birth through the end of life, NorthBay Healthcare has teams of medical experts ready to assist in your care.

It is our goal to exude warmth and caring as we meet and greet patients, family and visitors in our hospitals and medical offices. Our dedication to our patients continues throughout their healthcare journey.

NorthBay Health was born in Solano County and we remain committed to delivering advanced medicine here to the community we serve. That’s why we continue to invest in modernizing and expanding our facilities, purchasing cutting-edge equipment and pushing the limits of technology alongside other healthcare pioneers, such as the Mayo Clinic. Our competence, capabilities and practice of collaborating with some of the nation’s most advanced clinical institutions enable us to manage extremely complex cases right here.

To learn more about NorthBay Health's benefits, diversity statement and community please visit https://www.northbay.org/careers/index.cfm

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