Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The 75-bed Adult Hematology / Oncology / Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) / Cellular Therapy Unit is a fast-paced, highly specialized unit located on the eleventh floor of the of Long Hospital and the twelfth floor if the hospital. Staff provide exceptional patient centered care to acutely and chronically ill adults with complex hematological and oncological diagnoses. Nurses are highly trained to provide multiple treatment modalities, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, peripheral blood/bone marrow transplants, and cellular immunotherapy. The staff excels in symptom management and provides compassionate care to patients throughout the various stages of their treatment and recovery. Nurses are also trained to support Phase I-III clinical research activities on the unit to further develop cutting edge treatment and care. Professional development of the staff is supported through participation in classes, seminars, and conferences as well as unit councils, quality improvement projects, and community activities.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one year recent clinical RN experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Adult inpatient oncology
  • Adult outpatient infusion clinic
• Minimum two years of recent experience in a BMT unit.
• The flexibility to orient and work in all UCSF Health locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• TCU and/or Telemetry monitoring experience
• 5 years Registered nurse experience in an acute care Hematology/Oncology/BMT unit
• Previous clinical RN experience in an academic medical center
• BSN

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Active State of California Registered Nurse licensure
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate