Per Diem RN-Oncology Office

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Visalia, California time type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R26 Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
** Benefits Eligible
** Not Benefits Eligible
** Work Shift
** Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
** Department
* * 7641 SRCC Medical Oncology-Visalia To provide cancer patients with the continuum of nursing care that is required in Medical Oncology. The primary purpose is to provide chemotherapy infusion and related treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS License /Certification

Required:

CA RN license

BLS    Preferred:
National certification as Oncology Certified Nurse    Education  Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program    Experience

Required:

One year RN experience or LVN IV experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Essential    Mixes chemotherapy drugs as prescribed by physician after passing competency test.
Provides chemotherapy administration in a manner that is consistent with Oncology Nursing Society standards.
Provides appropriate functions prior to administration of chemotherapy including consent, insurance approval, and verification of dosage.
Accurately provides patient and family education on chemotherapy, side effects, symptom management, and community resources i.e.:
American Cancer Society, support groups.
Provides appropriate telephone triage for patients and families. Answers telephone in a courteous, professional manner.
Accurately inputs patient charges and credits into billing systems as instructed.
Inspects and documents medication inventory according to procedures.
Maintains competency in the use and care of all venous access devices, central lines.
Oversees and directs the work of all staff involved with blood sampling, performing CBC test in addition to performing quality controls for the SYSMEX-KX21.
Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.
Documents the orientation and training related to blood sampling and related testing for all staff.
Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
Additional    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
** Pay Range**$53.41 -$80.12

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
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