(RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011. This position requires administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trial infusions, and other infusion-related services, as well as performing blood work, dressing changes, and injections in a fast-paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for Cellular Transplant patients. This position will be trained to care for patients enrolled in clinical trials. This position requires the ability to assess, intervene, and collaborate with the health care team in caring for a wide variety of oncology and non-oncology patients, including patient education. This position requires expert clinical decision-making and responsiveness to medical emergencies. This position will be able to participate in performance improvement initiatives and unit-based council meetings in helping to strengthen clinical excellence. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
Qualifications
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Current California RN license. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (within the last 6 months). Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last 6 months) oncology infusion center or acute care oncology experience, with experience in infusing cancer-directed therapy. BMT and Clinical trial experience is highly preferred. Must have proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills. Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
Job Location
Moores Cancer Center