As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor's degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Req 6 months Experience working in oncology as a registered nurse required.
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Req 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.
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred.
• Pref Specialty Certification Specialty certification in oncology is preferred.
• Pref Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN (ONCC)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) 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)
• Req Chemotherapy Certification Obtain Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hiring.

About the Hospital

At Keck Medicine of USC, diversity means recognizing the richness of our differences and celebrating them together.

Our nurses enjoy a wide array of competitive benefits, including free tuition at USC for both employees and their families.

We provide exceptional healthcare, retirement benefits and quality of life programs designed to help you make the most of your experience at Keck Medicine of USC; and discounts on a wide variety of services, including public transportation passes, campus fitness center memberships and event tickets.