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The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care.
Job Responsibility:
Establishes therapeutic relationships
Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing
Provides emotional support and information
Guides the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery
Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery
Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data
Determines nursing diagnosis
Monitors and evaluates data
Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care
Implements nursing and medical interventions safely
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses
Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn
Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention
Teaches other staff members
Rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately
Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols
Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety
Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care
Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed
Contributes to team building
Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information
Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff
Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice
Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting
Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred
Able to communicate effectively in English
1 or more years of oncology/hematology experience
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills required
Excellent IV skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a complex health care environment
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
California Registered Nurse (RN) License
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification preferred or for an experienced oncology RN to obtain within 3 months
OCN certification, preferred
Nice to have:
Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification