Job Description
Registered Nurse II - Oncology Unit
Location: Orange, CA
Work Schedule: Full Time - 72 Biweekly Hours
Shift: 12-hour, Days
The Registered Nurse independently uses the nursing process to safely, therapeutically and efficiently care for a group of patients. Uses information from a variety of sources, including Jean Watsons Theory of Human Science and Caring to assess, plan, implement, identify outcomes and evaluate patient's plan of care. The Registered Nurse oversees the duties and competencies of the healthcare team; these include the performance of nursing assistant duties, clerical, food service, and environmental services duties as applicable. The Registered Nurse will practice in accordance with all regulatory, professional, legal, and hospital policies.
Required qualifications:
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Coursework/Training - Graduate of a school of nursing or enrolled in an accelerated program leading to BSN or MSN degree.
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Oncology Unit, 617300-J01: 1 year inpatient/outpatient Oncology experience or 1 year inpatient medical surgical experience.
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Current California Registered Nursing License.
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Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider.
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Oncology Unit, 617300-J01:
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Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification (must obtain within 12-24 months of hire as determined by the Oncology Management Team; Factors will include: budget, unit need and competency).
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Basic Dysrhythmia course completion required within 1 year of hire.
Job Requirements
Preferred qualifications:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
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Oncology Unit, 617300-J01: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN).
Our best-in-class benefits (https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/) are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission (https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/mission-core-values/) of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Compassion. Dignity. Justice. Excellence. Integrity.
These timeless values form the heart and soul of St. Joseph Hospital. They are the prime reason that we attract and retain high-caliber employees who believe in the sanctity of their work in our faith-based setting.
As a result of this affinity, most of our employees have remained with us for at least five years. Over 40 percent of our new employees were either referred by friends or applied to work at St. Joseph based on our reputation. It is little wonder, then, that retention rate is significantly higher than the average for healthcare institutions in our community.
Clinical Excellence
When you take the latest in medical technology and place it in the hands of highly skilled clinicians, recognition is sure to follow. In July 2007, 2008 and 2009, St. Joseph Hospital was named one "America's Best Hospitals" for Orthopedic Care by U. S. News and World Report. This highly esteem recognition is testimony to our unique blend medical science and compassionate, values-based care.
A haven that feels like home.
St. Joseph Hospital offers a unique environment in which healthcare givers who share a kindred spirit can do important work and grow both spiritually and professionally. Here, values-based employees view their jobs not simply as careers but also as callings.
Care to get acquainted? Then we warmly invite you to explore the many career opportunities offered by St. Joseph Hospital!
St. Joseph Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Joseph Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Positions specified as "on call/per diem" refers to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on as "as needed basis" to fill in for staff vacancies.
Company: St. Joseph Hospital Orange
Category: Medical/Surgical Nursing
Req ID: R362236
Specialty
Serving Tacoma and surrounding areas, St. Joseph Medical Center is ready to help you and your family achieve your best health, throughout all the stages of your life. Find a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health primary or specialty provider at clinics close to where you live or work.
Our health care services
We’ve built our programs based on your needs, recruiting the top specialists and investing in advanced technology. On-site services include:
- A Family Birth Center with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and our new Midwifery Center at St. Joseph
- Around-the-clock emergency services, including a Level II Trauma Center
- Cancer care from the Puget Sound’s leading cancer specialists
- Heart care at the South Sound’s largest heart and vascular center
- Orthopedics care, including a joint replacement program that features a dedicated nurse navigator and care coordinator
- Neuroscience services, including leading-edge Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain tumors
- And many more services
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Emergency Services: St. Joseph Medical Center
When a medical emergency happens, you want nearby, expert care. At St. Joseph Medical Center, our highly trained board-certified doctors, registered nurses and other specialists have years of expertise in advanced emergency and trauma care for patients of all ages.
Emergency care in Tacoma
Our emergency specialists provide care for people with the most serious and life-threatening conditions throughout the Tacoma area. Our expert services include:
- 24-hour care, including advanced care for heart attack, stroke and trauma
- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Center for Cardiovascular Health, the largest heart and vascular center in the South Sound
- A Level II Trauma Center with board-certified trauma surgeons and doctors and registered nurses certified in emergency medicine and advanced cardiac life support
- Highly trained neurointerventional surgeons for advanced levels of stroke care
- A Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in our Family Birth Center
- An accredited acute neurological and physical rehabilitation unit
- Rooftop helipad for medical airlifts
The skilled and experienced providers, nurses and staff at St. Joseph have specialized training in emergency and trauma medicine. That means we provide superior care for you and your loved ones in any medical emergency. For their skill and expertise, our teams have earned national recognition, including:
- Accreditation for our hospital care from The Joint Commission
- Advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission
- Beats national standards for door-to-balloon times for heart attack
- Silver award for The Medal of Honor for Organ Donation from the United States Department of Health and Human Services
- Accreditation of the Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Unit by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International)
Tacoma Trauma Center: Level II Trauma Care
St. Joseph provides Level II trauma services for civilians and military personnel with critical illnesses and injuries. Trauma-care duty rotates every 24 hours with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Madigan Army Medical Center.
The Level II designation means that:
- St. Joseph has a trauma surgeon on site when the facility is on trauma duty.
- Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, neurosurgeons and other medical specialists can respond within 20 minutes of being called.
Choosing the right care location
Where you go for your health care matters. Here's a quick summary of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's services to help you choose the right level of treatment at the right time.
Emergency Services
For very serious or life-threatening conditions or trauma.
Primary Care
For common illnesses, minor injuries, routine health exams and long-term health maintenance.
Urgent Care
For same-day care when your regular provider isn't available.
Virtual Urgent Care
For 24-hour care via phone or secure web chat with board-certified providers or nurse practitioners.
Learn more about all four levels of our health care services and choosing the right care location .