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Responsibilities Under supervision of the Director of Nursing or Medical Director, the Oncology RN will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and documentation to patients in the Community Oncology Practice. Major functions include: patient assessment, patient evaluation and preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs, patient education and psychosocial support. Qualifications Required: Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with BSN or MSN. Possession of current California RN license. Possession of BCLS certification. Possession of ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification. Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more. Preferred: Possession of OCN certification. Possession of PICC line certification. Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology outpatient experience. Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system. Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations. Knowledge of all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting. 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. Experience to accurately screen and triage acute patients. 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 provide infusion therapy. 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. Knowledge and ability to understand, assume responsibilities, and perform duties associated with moderate complexity laboratory testing, including quality control, calibration, proficiency testing, as well as review and approve test results prior to release. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Responsibilities Play a vital role within a world-class health organization. Advance our compassionate, award-winning care. Take your career to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health. Under the supervision of a designated clinical staff member, the Sr. LVN will act as a staff person in the ambulatory care setting; assisting in providing total patient care, maintaining high standards of care, and recognizing normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of life threatening emergencies. UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, UCan at UCLA Health. Qualifications Possess license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners. Possession of CPR certification/BCLS. Possession EKG, Phlebotomy and IV certification. Ability to push, pull, or carry a minimum of 30 pounds or more. 6 months or greater or LVN experience preferred. Ability to travel to Westwood/LAX locations for mandatory 2 or 4-week training upon hire. Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and/or procedures. Ability to take vital signs, administer medications and obtain drug refills as needed. Ability to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to the physician. Knowledge of symptomatology of common and or life threatening medical problems. Excellent interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers. Skill to perform CPR. Competency in IV skills. Keyboard literacy skills to access and input data in computerized logging systems. Demonstrated ability to be punctual and maintain good attendance. Skill and knowledge to submit quality work in a timely manner UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.