RN - Oncology

Oncology Registered Nurse

Oncology Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Oncology Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: California License required Certifications: BLS, ONS Chemotherapy Certification Must-Have: IVIG experience required

Description:

Facility allows locals at the local rate. First-timers accepted. Documentation system used is EPIC. Floating required to Med/Surg, Med/Tele, and ED. Weekend requirement is every other weekend. On-call requirement is overnight. Patient ratio experience is required. Charting system experience in Epic is necessary. Accessing and managing ports is required. Administration of chemotherapy is essential. BiPAP/CPAP management is required. Blood product administration experience is necessary. Central line care and management skills are needed. Chest tube care experience is required. Management of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) is needed. Feeding tube care and management skills are expected. Knowledge of heparin protocols is required. High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) management skills are necessary. Interpretation of dysrhythmias is required. Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge is necessary. IV insulin protocols experience is needed. Management of dysrhythmias skills are expected. Monitoring chemotherapy knowledge is essential. Telemetry skills are required. Nasal cannula experience is necessary. Non-invasive airway management skills are required. Oxygen administration skills are essential. PCA knowledge is required. Peripheral line care and management skills are needed. Phlebotomy experience is expected. PICC line management is required. Pre and post-hemodialysis management knowledge is necessary. Pre and post-neurosurgery care skills are needed. Renal failure management experience is required. Starting and maintaining IVs is expected. Surgical drain management skills are essential. Knowledge of rapid response and code teams is required. Wound care and wound vac management experience is necessary. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary. Patient age groups include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Daily census is 18 patients. Unit requires floating based on census. Previous permanent staff are not allowed. Modules required for orientation will be completed during the necessary training. Modules include EPIC training.