Oncology RN / PT (195)
Description
Position Title: Oncology Nurse
Location: South Coast Gynecologic Oncology, San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Part-Time
Hourly Range: Based on level of experience.
South Coast Gynecologic Oncology is seeking a dedicated Oncology Nurse to join their leading team, focusing on innovative care in gynecologic oncology. The role involves administering chemotherapy and biotherapy, leading nursing care for patient comfort and well-being, and participating in the clinical operations of a 4-6 chair infusion suite with autonomy and clinician collaboration. This opportunity offers professional growth, a chance to significantly impact women's health, collaborative culture, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and benefits based on employment status.
Why Join Us?
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in women's health and patient lives.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of experts who are passionate about delivering top-tier care.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to modern technologies and resources in surgical care.
- Benefits available based on part time or full time commitment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate out-patient care and act as a liaison between the provider, family and office team.
- Set up and administer chemotherapy, fluids, and other medications via venous access consistently following the “five rights.”
- Chemotherapy dose checks and monitoring lab values for administration
- Administer injectables (SQ/IM)
- Monitor side effects to chemotherapy and other medications and recognize potential drug interactions.
- Access central catheters (PORTS/PICC)
- Triage patient calls to ensure patients receive a timely response. Forward urgent issues to providers.
- Educate patients regarding chemotherapy, labs, procedures, symptoms, medications, and other information as needed.
- Review incoming lab, imaging and procedure results. Forward abnormal results to providers.
Requirements:
- Associate degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
- Current ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification.
- Current BLS certification.
- Valid State licensure as a RN in California.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual abilities are an asset.
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- OCN Certification preferred
- At least 2 years in outpatient oncology nursing
Become Part of Our Team at South Coast Gynecologic Oncology:
- Experience the impact of your work firsthand in a role where your contributions are recognized and significantly influence our mission.
- Thrive in an encouraging setting that promotes growth in both your personal ambitions and career aspirations.
- Engage with a community that prioritizes and celebrates diversity and inclusion at all levels.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule tailored to your availability, ranging from 8 to 40 hours per week.
- Benefit from our adaptable working arrangements.
- Relish the advantage of having no night shifts or weekend duties.
South Coast Gynecologic Oncology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.