Per Diem RN-Oncology Office

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Department

To provide cancer patients with the continuum of nursing care that is required in Medical Oncology. The primary purpose is to provide chemotherapy infusion and related treatment.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

Required:

CA RN license

BLS

Preferred: National certification as Oncology Certified Nurse

Education
Preferred: BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program

Experience

Required: One year RN experience or LVN IV experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Mixes chemotherapy drugs as prescribed by physician after passing competency test.

Provides chemotherapy administration in a manner that is consistent with Oncology Nursing Society standards.

Provides appropriate functions prior to administration of chemotherapy including consent, insurance approval, and verification of dosage.

Accurately provides patient and family education on chemotherapy, side effects, symptom management, and community resources i.e.: American Cancer Society, support groups.

Provides appropriate telephone triage for patients and families. Answers telephone in a courteous, professional manner.

Accurately inputs patient charges and credits into billing systems as instructed.

Inspects and documents medication inventory according to procedures.

Maintains competency in the use and care of all venous access devices, central lines.

Oversees and directs the work of all staff involved with blood sampling, performing CBC test in addition to performing quality controls for the SYSMEX-KX21.

Participates in quality improvement activities as assigned.

Documents the orientation and training related to blood sampling and related testing for all staff.

Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.



Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.