Registered Nurse II, Oncology

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience appropriate to the assigned oncology population and practice setting

• Demonstrated assessment, communication, documentation, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• Ambulatory oncology, hematology, infusion, radiation oncology, or related specialty experience

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) credential or commitment to obtain certification when eligible

• Current competency in antineoplastic therapy administration when treatment administration is included in the assigned role

• Experience with oncology symptom triage, treatment education, care coordination, survivorship, or supportive care

Required Competency Validation

• Oncology disease and treatment knowledge relevant to the assigned population.

• Comprehensive assessment, telephone/electronic triage, escalation, and emergency response

• Symptom and toxicity assessment, documentation, and follow-up

• Patient and caregiver education, health literacy, and teach-back

• Care coordination, referrals, transitions, and closed-loop communication

• Safe medication practices and antineoplastic therapy competencies, when applicable

• Professional communication, ethical practice, cultural humility, quality, and patient safety

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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 hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification &

Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

• ONS Biotherapy/Chemotherapy Provider Card Certification Required

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

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend

Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

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.