Ambulatory Weekend Oncology Nurse

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and on-going evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

(Intended for use by Medical Foundation only)

Job Description:

EDUCATION

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

* Department, Oncology: RN new to oncology or less than one year of oncology experience, completion of ONS Foundations of Oncology Nursing Practice courses within 90 days

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

* Two years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regards 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 being 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 collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $86.27 to $120.77 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.