(RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse- Radiation Oncology - 138195

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvement, and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Using the nursing process in the planning and delivery of care, the Registered Nurse (RN) complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies and maintains a safe level of knowledge and skills with technical procedures. The Radiation Oncology RN will be responsible for completing regular biopsychosocial assessments and care plans with patients, communicating and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure coordination of care, providing education to patients/families regarding treatment plans, medications, advance directives, appointments and so forth, assessing patients and families for additional resource and referral needs, evaluating response to plan of care and ensuring appropriate documentation.

This RN will also be cross-trained in the procedure room to ensure patient safety while providing pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care for adult and pediatric patients undergoing brachytherapy and/or moderate sedation. The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team working within the brachytherapy suite to ensure patient safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements, including infection prevention, sterile technique, instrument management, and care coordination.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• Active RN license issued by the State of California.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must obtain PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience, including experience in radiation oncology within the last year.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care within Head & Neck and cutaneous oncology specialties within the last year.

• Demonstrated experience performing fiberoptic nasal endoscopy procedures.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to triage symptoms and educate patients. Consistently demonstrates empathy and kindness to all patients and staff.

• Experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.

• BSN.

• At least three (3) years of RN experience.

• Experience with other cancer specialties in outpatient Radiation Oncology.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call, and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and some overtime, if necessary, for unexpected staffing issues.

• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.