Registered Nurse

Overview

Job Summary
The Adult Infusion Centers n and Mission Bay service the Medical Oncology population at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as any non-oncology infusion needs of patients  treatments include chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, blood transfusions, hydration and electrolyte therapy, injections and blood draws, enzymes and iron infusions, and antibiotics. The centers collectively consist of over 100 chairs/beds and treatments include research and standard of care infusions.

The infusion centers are staffed by Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants, and Practice Coordinators.

Job Title / Location
Outpatient Infusion Clinical Nurse II — UCSF Health (Mt. Zion and Mission Bay campuses)

• The Outpatient Infusion Clinical Nurse II delivers direct patient care to an assigned adult infusion outpatient population.
• Provide care for cancer and non-cancer disease processes with an in-depth knowledge of major treatment modalities, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education.
• Utilize an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care with adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a clinical resource and contribute to the forward movement of the unit and organization.

• Two (2) or more years of recent RN adult clinical Oncology Nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years of recent outpatient Infusion experience administering chemotherapy/biotherapy within the last 3 years.
• Experience administering pain management, transfusion therapy, hydration, etc.
• Knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.
• Demonstrates evidence of basic analytic thinking for caring for complex patients such as oncology and a high degree of attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate observational skills, ability to set priorities, and function independently with shifting priorities and considerable pressure.
• Ability to function under stress with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. See Living Pride Standards.
• Ability to delegate tasks to promote leadership and teamwork; ability to demonstrate leadership that supports teamwork, professionalism, high-quality patient experience, evidence-based practice, or other relevant topics.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff; contributes to team building and positive morale.
• Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning in nursing and applying current professional/technical knowledge to practice.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

• Three (3) or more years of adult Oncology Nursing experience.
• OCN Certification or other relevant specialty certification.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended.

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California.
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification.
• Current Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card.

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