About this role
JOB SUMMARY The Outpatient Oncology Clinical Nurse II delivers direct patient care to an assigned adult Oncology outpatient population. 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. The Clinical Nurse II utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care in the Ambulatory setting. The nurse functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams, carries out established nursing procedures, and performs related duties as required. Assist to provide nursing care for patients with more complex needs who need assistance, guidance, and/or supervision. Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
% of time Essential Function (Yes/No) Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
60% YesUtilizes nursing clinical knowledge in the practice settings through: • Patient teaching • Assessment, triage and symptom management • Administration of ordered treatments • Monitoring of patient compliance with treatment plan. • Documentation in the electronic health record • Following established safety, environment and infection control standards.
30% YesCollaborates with all members of the practice team in activities to coordinate patient care including: • Communicates with other specialties including non-oncology and ancillary (e.g. lab, imaging) services • Tracks order completion and follow-up • Assists patients with referrals to outside resources • Communicates plans to the patient and family
5% YesParticipates in the orientation and training of new staff 5% YesOther duties as assigned 100% (To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 2+ year of recent RN Medical Oncology Nursing experience or recent Surgical Oncology nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years of total recent RN experience
• Demonstrated experience in working with Interventional Pulmonary patients and their associated procedures within the last 2 years
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
• OCN Certification or other relevant specialty certification
• 3 years or more of recent Medical Oncology experience
• 3 years or more of recent Surgical Oncology experience
• 1 year of Telephone Triage nursing experience
• BSN
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California • Current American Heart Association CPR card