Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – La Jolla, CA

Desort
  • La Jolla, California
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) – La Jolla, CA

A healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate and experienced Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care for patients receiving infusion therapies and cancer treatments in an outpatient setting. This opportunity is ideal for nursing professionals who are passionate about patient education, oncology care, and delivering exceptional treatment experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient assessments before, during, and after infusion treatments

  • Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other prescribed infusion therapies

  • Monitor patients for treatment responses and adverse reactions

  • Initiate and maintain intravenous access and central venous devices as appropriate

  • Educate patients and family members regarding treatment plans, medications, side effects, and symptom management

  • Document patient care activities accurately and thoroughly

  • Follow infection prevention and medication safety protocols

  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care

  • Provide emotional support and guidance to patients throughout treatment

  • Promote quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

  • Oncology chemotherapy/immunotherapy certification required

  • Previous experience administering chemotherapy and infusion therapies required

  • Oncology nursing experience preferred

  • Strong IV therapy and vascular access skills preferred

  • Excellent communication, assessment, and critical-thinking abilities

  • Ability to provide compassionate care in a fast-paced clinical environment

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Flexible scheduling opportunities

  • Health and wellness benefits for eligible employees

  • Retirement savings opportunities

  • Continuing education assistance

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Employee wellness resources

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to:

 Careers@desortstaffing.com

Please complete the online application to be considered.

For more information, please contact:

Laura M.Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistCareers@desortstaffing.com

Equal Opportunity EmployerThis dental organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLa Jolla, California

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cancerunmatched
  • Chemotherapyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Infection Controlunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • Oncologyunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Side Effectsunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched

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