Registered Nurse Float Cancer Center Details

Registered Nurse Float Cancer Center

University of California San Francisco - San Francisco, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Per Diem availability requirement - at least 2 days per week.

The Registered Nurse (RN) serves in a leadership role and delivers direct patient care to an assigned Adult Oncology outpatient population.

The Practice RN is responsible for telephone triage and patient assessment, medication refills, oral chemo adherence, patient lab monitoring while receiving chemo, post-op management, patient education (preop and chemo), new patient navigation, in basket management, coordination of direct admits and transition to hospice amongst many other patient responsibilities.

This nurse is experienced and highly skilled with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the cancer disease process, the major treatment modalities, symptom management, supportive care, and patient education.

At this operational level, the nurse proactively embraces the Oncology Nursing Society/Standards of Oncology Nursing practice to utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care. The nurse utilizes an interdisciplinary approach across the continuum of care with adherence to National Patient Safety Goals set forth by regulatory requirements.

The nurse is recognized and utilized as a clinical resource and demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization.

Department Description

The UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is an accredited National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center. The NCI-Designation recognizes the scientific leadership, resources, and the depth and breadth of the research in basic, clinical and population science. As a Comprehensive Cancer Center, we demonstrate the added depth and breadth of research as well as substantial transdisciplinary research that bridges these scientific areas. The clinical services encompass adult and pediatric tumors across three campuses as well as regional satellite locations. The clinical cancer program is one of the largest clinical services at UCSF Medical Center and encompasses roughly 230 non-physician FTEs, 90+ cost center, and dozens of grant and philanthropic funding sources. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center we are truly pioneering care and leaders in all areas of cancer clinical care and research. We are routinely voted a top 10 program by U.S. News and World Report.

Required Qualifications

• One year of recent RN Medical Oncology Nursing experience or recent Surgical Oncology nursing experience
• Two years of total recent RN experience
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in surgical oncology nursing knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• OCN Certification or other relevant specialty certification
• Three years or more of recent Medical Oncology experience
• Three years or more of recent Surgical Oncology experience
• One year of Telephone Triage nursing experience

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. as seventh in the country – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009119 NURSE PD

Job Category

Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Nursing - Cancer Services

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

20%

Location

Mount Zion (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Will work an 8 or 10 hour shift.