Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Oncology

Location: Berkeley Springs

Description

Job Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology

Facility:
Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick

Location:

Berkeley, CA

Employment Type:

Travel/Contract

Shift: Day (5x8 Hours) 7:30 16:00

Start Date:

3/10/2025
Job Duration: 13 weeks

Compensation:
Rate Type:
Hourly
Over Time: 60 total hours in 1 week: 1.25%
Double Time:
None
On-Call: 7$
Call Back: 1.35%
Holiday Pay: 1.25%

Additional Information:
4 years recent relevant experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification

EDUCATION:

Other:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING OF PATIENT CARE.

• Conducts patient assessment encompassing physiological, spiritual and emotional areas and determines level of needed services.

• Collaborates and communicates with physicians and mid-level practitioners to interpret, adjust, and coordinate patient care services.

• Partners with peers, other healthcare providers, and management to effectively streamline patient workflow, improve
patient outcomes, and provide the highest care quality

PROVISION OF PATIENT CARE.

• Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with policies, scientific principles, evidence-based nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care.

• Administers medications and therapeutic agents to implement a treatment , disease prevention or rehabilitation regimen as ordered by a physician or mid-level provider.

• Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability.

• Communicates with and explains treatments/activities to patient and family in a clear, open- ended, collaborative manner showing care and concern, using teach back to ensure patient understanding of explanations, and integrating patient learning and educational needs.

• Maintains mindfulness in delivery of individualized care and in communication with patients and families, with a safety focus

• Upholds the confidentiality of all patient protected health information (PHI) and protects all PHI from accidental, intentional or inappropriate disclosure.

Remains current in advancements, trends, and best practices related to acute care and area of specialty and in professional nursing practice

CLINIC SUPPORT.

• Provides services as needed to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations.

• Provides orientation and training to new staff.

• Orders and stocks supplies.

• Provides direction to others and assists with patient care activities.

• Participates in improving the quality of patient care by identifying areas for improvement with the organization and /or department.

• Works as a team member on an interdisciplinary team and as a leader in the clinical setting when appropriate.

• Performs all the duties of the lower level nurses. In addition meets specific affiliate or collective bargaining agreement requirements outlined for this level.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.