Break Relief Nurse Oncology Job at Mercy San Juan Medical Center

Mercy San Juan Medical Center Carmichael, CA 95608

Overview

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area’s largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community’s well-being our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care Hip- and Knee- Replacement.

Responsibilities

Oncology Acute is a 30-bed Medical-Surgical Unit whose staff specializes in Oncology acute care. The department has18 private rooms and 12 semi-private rooms. 30-60% of our patients are oncology patients, but we also treat other related medical illnesses. We have telemetry capability for non-complex cardiac patients, whereas we generally have 30-50% of our patients on telemetry. We administer chemotherapy and biotherapy as well as handle complex oncological conditions. Unit staffing is composed of RN ratio 1:4 or 1:5 depending on patient acuity, with Patient Care Tech support for direct patient care. You will be able to draw support from our multidisciplinary team approach, which includes Case Managers, Social Workers, Chaplaincy, RT, PT, Pharmacy, Palliative team and a Med/Surg Educator. This 30-bed unit is very busy and challenging, and offers you a variety of experiences and opportunities for professional growth. Senior staff are motivated in teaching and mentoring new team members.

Position Summary:
The incumbent provides coordinates and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team providing leadership personal/professional development and conducting him/herself professionally.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
  • Retirement Programs
  • Wellness Programs

Qualifications

This is a break relief position, intended to break RNs on the unit for their lunches and breaks during the hours of 2100-0330 or 2300-0530

Minimum:
  • Current CA RN licensure
  • Current BLS from the American Heart Association
  • 1 year RN experience in an acute care hospital. Recent acute care medical/surgical nursing experience.
  • Successful completion of Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration within 6 months of hire
  • Successful completion of the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy certificate within 18 months of hire

Pay Range
$63.38 - $76.97 /hour



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