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Registered Nurse - Oncology Clinic

Location: Valencia, CA (91355) 

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Compensation: $45 - $52 per hour, commensurate with experience. Higher compensation may be available for candidates with specific Oncology experience.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the primary clinic nurse, working closely with a team of two providers. This role is essential for delivering high-quality, continuous patient care, encompassing clinical assessment, treatment administration, patient education, and case management support. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced outpatient setting and is committed to promoting exceptional patient continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Coordination:
  • Serve as the primary nurse for all assigned patients, facilitating their care throughout the treatment continuum.
  • Assess and interview patients regarding their current health status and medical history during consults and follow-up visits.
  • Collect, document, and record comprehensive nursing assessments and interventions.
  • Room approximately 22 consult/follow-up patients per day, in addition to managing treatment visits.
  • Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central line catheter devices.
• Provider Support & Reporting:
  • Provide brief, focused reports to providers after rooming patients, highlighting standout issues and critical data points.
  • Review and report the results of health status assessments, physical examinations, pertinent laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments to the supervising provider.
  • Assist with in-house Radiation Oncology treatments as required.
• Treatment Administration:
  • Prepare and administer various therapies, including medications and blood products, under the direction of a physician, ensuring the “five rights” (right medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique).
  • Facilitate appropriate dose modifications by assessing the patient, reviewing labs, consulting protocols, calculating doses, and consulting with the physician regarding adjustments, problems, and symptom management.
  • Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administering therapies where applicable.
• Patient Advocacy & Education:
  • Function in a "case management" capacity, actively helping patients navigate and manage their care throughout the treatment process.
  • Assess patient/family needs and provide crucial health education, teaching, and instructional material.
  • Provide essential psychosocial support to patients and their families.
  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with all governing standards.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) License is mandatory.
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of clinical Registered Nurse experience is strongly preferred.
  • Outpatient clinic experience is highly desired; candidates with recent, relevant experience in Emergency Room (ER) or Med/Surg will also be considered.
  • Note: Experience solely in SNF, Home Health (HH), or Hospice is not applicable for this role.
• Attributes: Demonstrated ability to be highly compassionate and empathetic in patient interactions.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.