(RN) Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinics
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. The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Clinic RNs will work within all domains of outpatient cancer services (clinics, BMT, Radiation Oncology) to provide competent, confident patient care excellence in coverage of FMLAs or leaves greater than 2 weeks. These positions require dynamic, experienced oncology RNs with previous oncology and/or infusion experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, and families in the application of top of license care, including but not limited to: assessment, care coordination planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient/family education. Expected float locations: Encinitas, Vista, La Jolla Moores Cancer Center & KOP, Hillcrest, and Rancho Bernardo. 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. RN License issued by the State of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum two (2) years of Hematology, Oncology, and/or BMT experience required. Experience in a fast-paced, high acuity outpatient environment with vulnerable patients. Care Coordination experience. Must have strong knowledge of cancer care, diagnoses, and treatment. Must have the ability to recognize and respond to oncologic emergencies using sound clinical judgment. Must have positive communication and telephone skills, with effective stress-management and coping abilities in a dynamic clinical setting. Strong interpersonal skills, consistently demonstrating empathy and kindness in all interactions with staff and patients.