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University of California Irvine Health

Nurse Navigator - ACC Cancer Center - FT Days

University of California Irvine Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613


Nurse Navigator - ACC Cancer Center - FT DaysReq ID:

88824Location:

Irvine, CaliforniaDivision:

Medical CenterDepartment:

ACC - Cancer CenterPosition Type:

Full TimeSalary Range Minimum:

USD $125,350.17/Yr.Salary Range Maximum:

USD $182,629.57/Yr.Who We AreUCI Health

is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus,

UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only

National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center ,

high-risk perinatal/neonatal program

and American College of Surgeons-verified

Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center ,

gold level 1 geriatric emergency department

and

regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit

www.ucihealth.org.Your Role on the TeamPosition Summary:The incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for patients in the clinic. Incumbent is accountable for the quality of nursing practice and functions as the primary contact for oncology patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy and other complex aspects of the plan of care. 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. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure, chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Provides nursing services as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice.What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired Qualifications:Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned dutiesMust demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the jobMinimum 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 previous yearMinimum 6 months experience working as a RN in an Oncology settingMinimum 2 years of clinical experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDemonstrated practice with and knowledge of chemotherapy agentsCurrent CA RN licenseBasic Life Support certification requiredAll external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in NursingAdvanced knowledge of leukemia disease state and treatmentAbility to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workloadPreferred Qualifications:Oncology/Hematologic Malignancies patient population knowledgeOncology Nurse CertificationOncology / BMT patient population knowledgeMinimum 1 year experience working in a clinical or inpatient setting providing RN care to leukemia patientsKnowledge of complications associated with hematological oncology conditionsDemonstrated knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and care of the post-transplant patientBilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and familiesConditions 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 ScanLegal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:

https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . 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

eec@uci.edu

or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Consideration for Work Authorization SponsorshipMust be able to provide proof of work authorizationTo apply, visit

https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/88824

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