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Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology is a Registered Nurse who delivers direct care to assigned Oncology patients in an ambulatory setting. Nursing care is delivered using standards of care by following approved policies and procedures. Utilizing appropriate decision making skills exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignment. The Clinical Nurse II, Oncology establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses appropriately patient care needs and learning needs in routine oncology patient populations.
• Reviews lab diagnostic data and incorporates in assessment 
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care of Oncology patient population 
• Plans patient care and education based on disease process, anticipated patient outcomes, complications of treatment, and psycho-social needs in collaboration with other healthcare team members 
• Initiates and follows through with appropriate referrals to other interdisciplinary healthcare team members 
• Demonstrates competency in use of technical skills as required (i.e., IV therapy equipment utilization, universal precautions, body mechanics) 
• Establish IV access utilizing peripheral or central catheters per protocol. Drug should only be prepared once an IV access is established and labs verified 
• Administer IV therapy as ordered by MD

Education:

• Associate's degree/College diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree of science in Nursing (state-accredited program) preferred.

License and Certification:

• California RN state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (BLS expiration date must be valid 60 days from the start date)
• ANCC Specialty Certification preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year of relevant ambulatory or acute care experience in the area of specialty required.