Keck Medicine of USC
RN Clinical - Oncology Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
RN Clinical - Oncology Services - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment. The RN plays a vital role in the outpatient setting, ensuring high‑quality care and patient satisfaction.
Essential Duties
Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process
ASSESSMENT: Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment
DIAGNOSIS: Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
PLAN: Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list
INTERVENTION: Administers medications as ordered and completes re‑assessments as indicated; completes patient care procedures correctly per policy; delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency; acts as patient advocate
DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters; assessment and screening at each appointment including pain scale; consents signed for all invasive procedures; ensures medication list is current and complete
EDUCATION: Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan
EQUIPMENT: Maintains B/P machine, bladder scanner, EKG machine, Steris and supporting logs, O₂ pulse oximeter; correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by Clinic to floor or DH report for urgent patient care situations; appropriate patient/family interactions; effectively triages phone calls; utilizing e‑mail system; SBAR
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; organizes and prioritizes responsibilities; takes meal breaks without incurring overtime
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals; uses two patient identifiers; does not use unapproved abbreviations; uses procedural time‑out; uses appropriate communication between providers; completes medication reconciliation; maintains audible alarms
Hazardous waste management: biohazard, medication, sharps, chemotherapy
HIPAA, OSHA: No food or drink in clinical areas; JCAHO continuous survey readiness; critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider; dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated; maintains a safe work environment for self and others
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities; relief charge nurse; nursing committees/councils; journal club; educational workshops; membership in ONS; assists in the development or updating of patient education materials
Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
Bonus Points: Professional certification
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN); grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
6 months experience working in oncology as a registered nurse required
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
Specialty certification, specialty certification in oncology preferred
Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN (ONCC) preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (BLS); Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only)
Chemotherapy Certification; obtain Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hiring
The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00.
Job ID: REQ20170234. Posted Date: 12/17/2025.
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Essential Duties
Follows policies and procedures: demonstrates ability to access online manuals and references
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process
ASSESSMENT: Appropriately completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient arrival at each appointment
DIAGNOSIS: Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis
PLAN: Maintains problem list, medication list and allergies list
INTERVENTION: Administers medications as ordered and completes re‑assessments as indicated; completes patient care procedures correctly per policy; delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency; acts as patient advocate
DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all encounters; assessment and screening at each appointment including pain scale; consents signed for all invasive procedures; ensures medication list is current and complete
EDUCATION: Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan
EQUIPMENT: Maintains B/P machine, bladder scanner, EKG machine, Steris and supporting logs, O₂ pulse oximeter; correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including the patient and family by Clinic to floor or DH report for urgent patient care situations; appropriate patient/family interactions; effectively triages phone calls; utilizing e‑mail system; SBAR
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively; organizes and prioritizes responsibilities; takes meal breaks without incurring overtime
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: National Patient Safety Goals; uses two patient identifiers; does not use unapproved abbreviations; uses procedural time‑out; uses appropriate communication between providers; completes medication reconciliation; maintains audible alarms
Hazardous waste management: biohazard, medication, sharps, chemotherapy
HIPAA, OSHA: No food or drink in clinical areas; JCAHO continuous survey readiness; critical values are written, read back and shared with appropriate provider; dictated orders are written down, read back for validation, signed, timed and dated; maintains a safe work environment for self and others
QUALITY MEASURES: Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities; relief charge nurse; nursing committees/councils; journal club; educational workshops; membership in ONS; assists in the development or updating of patient education materials
Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned
Bonus Points: Professional certification
Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN); grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019
6 months experience working in oncology as a registered nurse required
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred
Specialty certification, specialty certification in oncology preferred
Oncology Certified Nurse - OCN (ONCC) preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
Basic Life Support (BLS); Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only)
Chemotherapy Certification; obtain Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hiring
The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00.
Job ID: REQ20170234. Posted Date: 12/17/2025.
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