RN – Oncology/Palliative Care, Westwood - Los Angeles, United States - UCLA Health

    UCLA Health
    UCLA Health Los Angeles, United States

    1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description
    In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy, and documentation for patients in Hematology-Oncology Clinics


    Major functions include:
    patient screening and assessment, patient evaluation, patient communication, preparation and administration of intravenous drugs, immunizations, and patient education.


    Salary range:
    $59.46/hr - $88.

    39/hr
    QualificationsRequired:

    • Possession of a MSN/BSN degree
    • Possession of current California RN license
    • Possession of BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
    • Obtain and maintain palliative care certification (if not at time of hiring, within 1 year of hiring)
    • Knowledge of the adult patient population and practice operations
    • Knowledge of all aspects procedures and medication administration
    • Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patient treatments on an ongoing basis
    • Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills
    • Knowledge and skill in Central line Catheters
    • Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to Physicians
    • Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment, as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests and procedures.
    • Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
    • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians, and administrators
    • Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
    • Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
    • Skill in performing with frequent interruptions and/or distractions including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
    • Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, and hostility
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
    • Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system

    Preferred:

    • Possession of PICC line certification