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Responsibilities Become a key member of a world-class health organization. Contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. UCan do all this and more at UCLA Health. As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care, infusion therapy and related care to patients in our Community Oncology Practice. You will be responsible for patient assessment and evaluation; preparation and administration of chemotherapeutic agents and other intravenous drugs; patient education; and psychosocial support. Qualifications We’re seeking a self-directed professional with a current California RN license and: BSN or MSN BCLS certification ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification Ability to push, pull or carry 30 pounds or more OCN and PICC line certification preferred 2 years of recent acute care/outpatient oncology experience preferred Ability to float to other locations within a certain radius as needed for staffing issues Knowledge of the Oncology patient population and practice operations Background with all aspects of infusion therapy in an oncology setting Excellent blood withdrawal and IV skills Knowledge and skill in central line catheters Ability to use medical diagnostic equipment Strong communication, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills 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. 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 Under supervision of the Director of Nursing or Medical Director, 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: 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. Willing and able to travel to a number of different Hem/Onc Community practices within a defined area, providing own means of transportation. 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 an/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. 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.