Clinical Nurse: Radiation Oncology
HoagPrimary Duties and Responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse role provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act to assigned patients. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care. This includes providing physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administrations, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and teaching and discharge needs of the patients assigned. Utilizes the nursing process based on evidence-based best practices to meet patient care needs. Evaluates and adjusts the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed, and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical/legal/medical dilemma decisions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) required.
License Required:
- Registered Nurse in the State of California - Current and in good standing.
Certifications Required
- National Certification in specialty area.
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) prior to clinical rotation.
- Radiation Oncology: ACLS and required within 60 days of hire. OCN required