Do you have a passion for the highest clinical quality and patient happiness? Would you like to use your expert clinical competencies with an organization known nationally for excellence in cancer treatment, research and education? We would be happy to hear from you! Please consider the following exciting opportunity with one of the most outstanding and dynamic places to work in California as your next career move.
The Samuel Oschin Cancer Center, nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, treats more than 60 types of cancer. Its team of experts works to create a treatment plan to meet each patient's specific needs. The center's outpatient infusion center offers chemotherapy and supportive services, including 18 private rooms for treatment sessions six hours or longer.
The Cedars Sinai Cancer Patient and Family Support Program (PFSP) is committed to supporting patients and their families as they confront the challenges of cancer. Our team of dedicated experts provides compassionate, personalized care for people impacted by cancer and those close to them. We provide resources to help patients prevent and relieve physical, psychological, social and spiritual suffering; plan their future; achieve life goals and navigate any care changes.
Summary of Essential Duties:
Assist with in office procedures, clinic flow, practice management for Psychiatry and Supportive Care Medicine, and help to facilitate continuity of careset up new oral medications electronically and manage monthly prescriptionsTelephone triage of clinic patients with needs ranging from chemotherapy, results review, symptom management, and medication managementTriage Patient Advice Requests and other requests in the electronic medical recordManage acute and chronic side effects after treatmentCoordinate care and collaborate with clinic staff and other disciplines within PFSP such as dietitian, social work, and spiritual care.Administer intermuscular and subcutaneous injections, and assist with clinic procedures as neededEducate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, treatment side effectsParticipate in multidisciplinary case conferences and educational opportunitiesQualificationsQualifications:Education:Graduation from an accredited school of nursing requiredBSN preferredLicense/Certifications:Current and unrestricted California RN License requiredBLS certification from the American Heart Association requiredOCN Specialty certification ( or willing to obtain one withing a years start from hire)Experience:A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience.Acute Care experience strongly desiredOncology nursing experience preferredWill trainan experienced nurse with a strong interested in learning Oncology and Non-Oncology Infusions.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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
Req ID : 7126
Working Title : Registered Nurse III - Cancer Center Exams - 8 Hour Days
Department : Cancer Center Exams
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $57.80 - $92.48