Registered Nurse II, Oncology - 8HR, Days

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The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists work closely together to advance cancer care. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all our patients with cancer.

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A Clinical Nurse III, Oncology (CN III), is a proficient and experienced clinician who provides nursing efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. A CN III possesses an in depth knowledge in all aspects of nursing care for Oncology patient population and consistently applies specialized knowledge and skills in the management of nursing care for individual or groups of patients and their families. A CN III is regarded as a resource for staff on patient care issues.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides and precisely documents nursing process components and relevant interventions for direct and indirect Oncology patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
• Provides direct and indirect comprehensive care services to complex patients, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
• Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
• Observes, evaluates and expeditiously alters plan of care based on signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.
• Plans and implements individualized patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.
• Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient's readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.
• Makes special adjustments to patient care to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.
• Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.
• Provides assistance to co-workers, new staff, temporary staff and students and may serve as a preceptor.
• When assigned charge nurse responsibility, coordinates unit activity throughout the shift, including the authorization of incidental overtime, initiates chain of command as appropriate.
• Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and provides constructive input to assist in unit direction.
• Functions as a change champion and agent and participates in departmental quality improvement activities. Participates in the completion of required skills and competencies.
• Establish IV access utilizing peripheral or central catheters per protocol. Drug should only be prepared once an IV access is established and labs verified
• Administer IV therapy as ordered by MD
• Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone Training

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Assoc. Degree in Nursing Program required
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years RN Experience in acute care setting required
• 3 years RN Experience in oncology specialty area preferred

Licenses And Certifications

• IV Team - Procedure Room Oncology Certified Nurse Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or a specialty certification with OCN within 1 year of hire required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support from American Heart Association required
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About The Team

With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

Job Info

• Job Identification 18953
• Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
• Department CMCF 1102080 Angeles Clinic
• Job Category Nursing
• Job Function Nursing
• Locations 11800 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, US
• Overtime Status NONEXEMPT
• Primary Shift 1 Day
• Shift Duration 8 hour
• Minimum Salary 50.66
• Maximum Salary 81.06
• UKG Pay Rule C004
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 10:40 PM