Registered Nurse -Outpatient Oncology

Overview The Outpatient Oncology Clinical Nurse II serves in a leadership role and delivers direct patient care to an adult Oncology outpatient population, focused on Head & Neck Oncology. The nurse has in-depth knowledge of the cancer disease process, major treatment modalities, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education. The role embraces Oncology Nursing Society/Standards of Oncology Nursing practice and uses the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. The nurse collaborates interdisciplinary across the continuum of care with adherence to National Patient Safety Goals and serves as a clinical resource contributing to the forward movement of the unit and the organization. Responsibilities Utilizes nursing clinical knowledge in practice and infusion settings through patient teaching, assessment, triage, and symptom management. Administers ordered treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Monitors patient compliance with the treatment plan and documents in the electronic health record. Follows established safety, environment, and infection control standards. Collaborates with all members of the practice team to coordinate patient care, communicates with other specialties including non-oncology and ancillary services (e.g., lab, imaging). Tracks order completion and follow-up; assists patients with referrals to outside resources; communicates plans to the patient and family. Participates in the orientation and training of new staff. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Minimum three (3) years of total RN experience. Minimum one (1) year of oncology nursing experience (medical oncology and/or infusion oncology nursing). Minimum one (1) year outpatient or ambulatory RN experience in the last 2 years; experience with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy administration and side effect management. Demonstrated knowledge, abilities, and clinical judgment essential to the duties of the position. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Flexibility to perform other duties as operationally needed. Preferred Qualifications OCN Certification or other relevant specialty certification. One or more years of Telephone Triage nursing experience. Minimum one (1) year inpatient RN experience. Experience with Clinical Research/Clinical Trials. BSN. Licensure/Certifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. Active American Heart Association CPR card. Additional Information About UCSF and Equal Employment Opportunity statements are provided to describe the workplace and compliance with regulations. This includes information about UCSF’s PRIDE values, equity commitments, and the university’s status as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary information and benefits details are provided as part of the hiring process and are subject to UC policy and collective bargaining rules where applicable. For more details about compensation, benefits, and the workplace, applicants should refer to official UCSF resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCSF Health