Per Diem Nurse - Cancer Ctr-Stem Cell Transplnt - Per Diem Varies

Updated: Jul 8, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Cancer Ctr-Stem Cell Transplnt

Job Description:

UC Title: NURSE PD

Position Number: 41007017

Reports to: Ambulatory Care Patient Mgr 1

Working Title: Per Diem Nurse

Cost Center: Cancer Ctr-Stem Cell Transplnt (427713)

Bargaining Unit: CNA

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 7/03/2023

Job Code: 009119

Hours: 10

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.25

Position Summary: 

Incumbent provides patient care to an assigned group of patients.  The nurse incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.  Assists in patient research accrual by varied projects and reviewing patient schedules against available protocols.  Acts as a role model to students and Clinical Nurse's new to the unit.  Functions as a (PCC) Patient Care Coordinator as requested.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $72.07                  Midpoint              $72.07               Maximum $72.07

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of six months demonstrated nursing experience

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Current California RN license

Demonstrated knowledge and practice of infection control techniques

Knowledge and practice of body mechanics

Current chemotherapy/biotherapy card required within 2 months of hire

Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an Inpatient or Outpatient Oncology setting OR 1 Year clinical experience and recent completion of cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within the previous year

Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Current BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Knowledge of complications associated with HSCT and CAR-T Cell Therapy

BMT and CAR-T cell therapy patient population knowledge

Oncology Certification

Understanding of JCAHO requirements

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

·       Background Check and Live Scan

·       Legal Right to Work in the United States

·       Vaccination Policies

·       Smoking and Tobacco Policy

·       Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

·       California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

·       E-Verify

·       Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.