Registered Nurse - Hematology Oncology

Provides direct nursing care including assessments, care plan, education, and evaluation for assigned patients. Performs patient duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care as well as coordinates the delivery of care provided by other care team members and disciplines.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• Thorough knowledge of chemo therapy regimens and pharmaceuticals for treatment.
• Expansive knowledge of hematology/oncology processes and practices.
• Current CPR certification.
• Superb understanding of nursing principles.
• Excellent understanding of patient/family teaching principles.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records(EHR) computerized practice management systems and other computerized systems (Microsoft office programs and electronic health records systems)
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve both independently and with a team.
• Excellent communication skills, bilingual in Spanish or Chinese helpful.

Required Experience

Required:

• Current California RN license
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years Oncology experience in hospital and or office based setting required.

Preferred:

• Current chemotherapy preferred
• OCN preferred