Case Manager - Cancer Center - GYN Oncology - FT Days
Req ID: 92679
Location: Orange, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Cancer Center - GYN Oncology
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $129,110.68/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $188,108.46/Yr.
Who We Are
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.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
The incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the Gynecological Oncology Service in H.H. Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Functions as the primary contact for patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemo treatment 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 & surgery, therapy & chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures. The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
- 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 previous year
- Current California RN license
- Current BLS certification
- All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
- Ability to maintain attendance standards of the organization to support organizational goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working experience in an outpatient clinical setting
- Understanding of JCAHO requirements
- Specialty certification in Oncology Nursing
- ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy certification
- Knowledge of care and treatment for gynecological oncology patients
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
- BSN or MSN in Nursing
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
Closing 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.
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 Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/92679
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