Job Description
At Cedars-Sinai , every patient deserves exceptional care, compassion, and hope throughout their cancer journey. The Samuel Oschin Cancer Center is a nationally recognized destination for innovative, comprehensive cancer care, bringing together leading experts and advanced treatment approaches to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
This shared culture of passion and dedication is reflected throughout Cedars-Sinai and is one of the many reasons we have achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself and for others. Join us and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!
Are you a hard-working and dedicated Registered Nurse with a specialty in Oncology? We invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Outpatient Ambulatory Float Nurse at Cedars-Sinai! In this vital role, you will have the chance to work in various outpatient oncology settings, ensuring top-quality care for our patients.
As a Registered Nurse in the Hematology Cellular Therapy Clinic you will be expected to educate patients about their diagnosis, treatment plans, and what to expect during their oncology journey. You will provide information on managing side effects and maintaining quality of life during treatment.
The role also includes triaging patient messages and assess the urgency of patient messages and prioritize responses accordingly. Care coordination includes collaborating with the healthcare team, including physicians, and other nurses, to ensure comprehensive care. Assist in scheduling treatments and follow-up appointments as well as monitoring patient progress and adjust care plans, as necessary.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. See our website for details: https://careers.cshs.org/employee-referrals
Qualifications
Education
Licenses and Certifications
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Current California RN license required.
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Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required. (Certification must remain valid for at least 60 days after the hire date).
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Specialty certification, i.e., Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN). (External applicants may have one year to obtain)
Experience
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Minimum of three years of recent RN experience in oncology or a related specialty.
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A strong knowledge of cell therapy-particularly bone and marrow transplantation (BMT) and multiple myeloma-and chemotherapy regimens is preferred.
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Working knowledge of applicable standards of practice.
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Demonstrated dedication to customer service and the ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and healthcare colleagues.
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
