(Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
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As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse has in depth knowledge of the infusion clinic operation. The RN utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and more. In addition, this position will receive and carry out orders from physicians and coordinate services with lab and other entities participating in patients' care. The RN is also responsible to manage those patients who require acute care either prior to or instead of admitting the patient. This position may need to travel to various treatment centers for coverage and volume needs. The nurse will learn workflows from each location and will be able to provide support across all locations.
Minimum Education: • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required upon hire. • Preferred: Master's Degree in Nursing or related field, or in progress • Master's Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Minimum Experience/Knowledge: • Two years' experience in a related healthcare setting required. • Oncology focus is strongly preferred. • Experience giving chemotherapy and/or other types of infusions is also preferred. • Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently. • Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures. • Must have reliable means of transportation to travel to various locations. Required License/Certification: • Valid California Registered Nursing license required. • Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association required. • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification required (If no certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 90 days of meeting eligibility criteria) • Specialty certification in oncology is preferred. • Current and valid CA Driver's License required. • Current Auto Insurance Policy required. • Fire and Safety Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 - $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
REQ20129335 Posted Date: 02/13/2023 Apply