RN Oncology Full-time
UCSF Health

Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA, US
Job Description

Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team, the Pediatric Nurse Coordinator provides expert nursing care for Radiation/Oncology patients with a variety of complex treatment options. The nurse coordinator serves as a contact point for new patients, family members, referring physicians, department physicians, RTT’s and other Radiation Oncology team members as well as a contact point for the coordination and facilitation of the care of the patient in specialty and procedural areas outside of Oncology. The Nurse Coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of patient care for the entire period of treatment and survivorship. The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of Radiation Oncology patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before, during and after treatment.

This position will support our Pediatric patients across the department. The position will be communicating with patients/family on behalf of the entire care team. The nurse will coordinate changes to treatment plans as delegated by the provider. The nurse coordinator will educate patient/family on any changes and document in the EHR. The Nurse Coordinator will serve as the point of contact for the patient/family and ensure that care is timely and efficient.

Specific daily responsibilities include triaging patient calls and lab results, coordinating studies and specialty referrals, notifying Providers of any upcoming orders needed, providing initial and ongoing patient education. Directing the coordination of care for the patient across disciplines, and care continuum as needed. Nurse coordinators will focus on new patient referrals, coordinating their care through multimodality treatments and ensuring they move efficiently and safely through their care journey.

This position will additionally assist with the non-Operating Room anesthesia cases within Radiation Oncology by cross training to provide direct patient care. This includes assisting the Anesthesia provider with induction/recovery of pediatric and adult patients in a procedural setting.

This includes but is not limited to, pre-procedure screening/assessments; working closely with an anesthesiologist; assisting anesthesia with induction; transporting patients under anesthesia to/from radiology scans; transporting to/from Treatment Room, PACU, PICU, all inpatient units, Emergency Department and Radiation Oncology; as well as all routine cares and assessments. The CNII will also recover the patient post- anesthesia for discharge home, admission, transfer to outside facility or return to their inpatient room.

While the Pediatric age patient population are the primary recipients of non-OR anesthesia, Adults may also require this option and care to be provided.

Nurses with pediatric, adult procedural areas and oncology backgrounds looking for a variety of work from patient teaching, helping patients navigate complex care, and possibility of some procedural work may find a variety of interesting work in this position.

Responsibilities include compliance with Medical Center and departmental Policies and Procedures, Environmental Safety, House and Telephone Standards, compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.

The position will involve travel between all UCSF Radiation Oncology sites. This role will be primarily based at Mission Bay and/or Parnassus, but the CNII must be available to also work at ANY of our other Rad Onc locations and may occasionally include our procedural areas.

The hours are daytime M-F, generally from about 6:30AM to 6PM, but may vary with start times from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and end times may vary from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The RadOnc RN helps manage side effects, symptoms, care and coordination of complex interdisciplinary services. The CNII will work closely with one or more physicians who will be directing and delegating care as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of three (3) years of recent RN clinical experience in acute care setting, in TCU or critical care within the last 3-5 years.
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Oncology experience in the past 3-5 years
  • Radiation Oncology experience
  • PACU or Circulator/ Scrub experience in a procedural area
  • Proficient in pediatric and adult recovery
  • Must have proficiency in clinical telephone triage
  • Excellent proficiency with starting IVs
  • Experience accessing and caring directly for central access devices.
  • Proficiency in placing and maintaining pediatric peripheral intravenous access.
  • Proven organizational skills with the ability to accept full responsibility for a defined and delegated area and patient caseload.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff.
  • Ability to deal with issues related to death and dying.
  • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and professional conduct.
  • Basic computer skills including, use of email, internet, navigating windows, and ability to learn various computer systems such as EPIC, Aria and other clinical tools.
  • Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload.
  • Demonstrated clinical competence including effective leadership, teaching, and communication skills or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.
  • Primary Peds Care Focus and Interdepartmental Float as required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Radiation Oncology experience
  • PACU or Circulator/ Scrub experience in a procedural area
  • Combination of experience working with cancer patients in hospital, procedural, and ambulatory care settings.
  • MS in Nursing with a focus in nursing practice or leadership
  • CPHON certification
  • Aria or Mosaiq experience
  • Care Coordination experience

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of California
  • AHA- BLS Certification.
  • PALS Certification
  • ACLS Certification within 6 months of hire

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