RN - Radiation Oncology, Westwood
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
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. In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients. You will offer guidance to team members by supervising nursing interventions and assigning related tasks. You will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions.
Contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. You can do all this and more with our Radiation Oncology and Brachytherapy department at UCLA Health. In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide exceptional nursing care for our patients. You will guide team members by supervising nursing interventions and assigning related tasks.
In this role, you will be providing coverage for clinical services related to radiation therapy, brachytherapy and independent prioritization of patient care activities for all Radiation Oncology clinics as assigned. You will assist with the coordination of patient care and delivery in the Radiation Oncology Department. You will also be providing directions and assistance to clinic staff while promoting quality and cost-effective patient care, including patient assessment, treatment and education.
Salary Range: $70.59 to $106.80 Hourly
*Please ensure your resume and application clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*
- BSN or MSN – required
- Current California RN license – required
- ACLS, and BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association – required
- At least 6 months of RN experience – required
- At least 2 years of oncology experience – preferred
- At least 2 years of recent med/surg experience – preferred
- ICU/ER/PACU experience – preferred
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certificate – preferred
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments
- Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
- Must be able to lift push, pull, lift, and carry up to 35 lbs. Must use correct body mechanics and comply with the Safe Patient Handling and Movement Plan HS 8017
- Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be able to reimagine your career as you transform each life you touch. Our nursing culture is built on a strong foundation that includes:
● Evidence-Based Practice and Research Development
● Inclusive and engaging workplace
● Highly collaborative clinical teams
● Cutting-edge surgical services
● Multiple support services to streamline your work
In addition, our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go even further in your nursing practice. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations. If you’re ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these nursing specialties:
● Critical Care
● Med/Surg
● Perinatal
● Pediatric
● Perioperative
● Emergency Medicine
● Neuropsychiatric
● Ambulatory/Transplant
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.