UCI Health
Nurse Navigator - Pacific Oncology Clinic - FT Days
UCI Health, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Nurse Navigator - Pacific Oncology Clinic - FT Days
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. It offers a comprehensive cancer center, trauma care and a range of specialty services. Parent hospitals include UCI Medical Center, a 459‑bed acute‑care hospital located in Orange, CA.
Position Summary: The incumbent functions independently, providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the patients in the oncology clinic. The nurse is the primary clinical contact for oncology patients, offering education and support throughout the continuum of care, from pre‑procedure to chemotherapy, hospitalization, anticipated discharge and follow‑up visits in physician offices.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and nursing services in accordance with the oncology nursing process.
Educate patients and families on cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medications/chemotherapy and complex aspects of the plan of care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and interventions, ensuring continuity from pre‑procedure, chemotherapy protocols to discharge and follow‑up.
Serve as the primary contact for oncology patients, addressing patient and family education needs.
Support faculty in clinic for every patient care session and assist with additional activities as assigned to grow practice growth and referral pipelines.
Maintain accurate documentation, quality of nursing practice and compliance with clinic protocols.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and active California RN license.
Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient oncology setting, or 1 year clinical experience with a recent completion of an oncology nursing basics class (Oncology Nursing Society) within the previous year.
Demonstrated customer‑service skills and excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Knowledge of chemotherapy agents and current practices in oncology nursing.
Basic Life Support certification (current).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hematologic malignancies patient population.
Oncology or Hematology Oncology Nurse Certification.
Knowledge of complications associated with hematologic oncology conditions.
Understanding of immunosuppressive therapies and post‑transplant patient care.
Bilingual skills for effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Total Compensation The position offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a range of discounts and perks.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check and Live Scan.
Verification of legal right to work in the United States.
Compliance with UCI vaccination policies and the university’s smoking, tobacco, and drug‑free environment policies.
Other business‑unit specific conditions as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UCI is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti‑Discrimination Policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Contact Information For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center at eec@uci.edu or (949) 824‑0500, Monday‑Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Position Summary: The incumbent functions independently, providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the patients in the oncology clinic. The nurse is the primary clinical contact for oncology patients, offering education and support throughout the continuum of care, from pre‑procedure to chemotherapy, hospitalization, anticipated discharge and follow‑up visits in physician offices.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and nursing services in accordance with the oncology nursing process.
Educate patients and families on cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medications/chemotherapy and complex aspects of the plan of care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and interventions, ensuring continuity from pre‑procedure, chemotherapy protocols to discharge and follow‑up.
Serve as the primary contact for oncology patients, addressing patient and family education needs.
Support faculty in clinic for every patient care session and assist with additional activities as assigned to grow practice growth and referral pipelines.
Maintain accurate documentation, quality of nursing practice and compliance with clinic protocols.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and active California RN license.
Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient oncology setting, or 1 year clinical experience with a recent completion of an oncology nursing basics class (Oncology Nursing Society) within the previous year.
Demonstrated customer‑service skills and excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Knowledge of chemotherapy agents and current practices in oncology nursing.
Basic Life Support certification (current).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hematologic malignancies patient population.
Oncology or Hematology Oncology Nurse Certification.
Knowledge of complications associated with hematologic oncology conditions.
Understanding of immunosuppressive therapies and post‑transplant patient care.
Bilingual skills for effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Total Compensation The position offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a range of discounts and perks.
Conditions of Employment
Background Check and Live Scan.
Verification of legal right to work in the United States.
Compliance with UCI vaccination policies and the university’s smoking, tobacco, and drug‑free environment policies.
Other business‑unit specific conditions as applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UCI is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti‑Discrimination Policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.
Contact Information For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center at eec@uci.edu or (949) 824‑0500, Monday‑Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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