(RN) New Grad RN Moores Cancer Center Infusion - 137170

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is the region's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education and community contributions.

This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion and other infusion-related services as well as access central lines (PICC or port). This position will also perform dressing changes, administer injections in a fast-paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for Cellular Transplant patients and will be trained to work with patients on clinical trials. This position requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as evidenced by demonstrated critical thinking and the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies.

The New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is multi-faceted and designed to support our New Grads with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning, patient simulation activities, hands-on skill training and so much more!

Under general supervision, the New Grad RN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

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• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• California RN license by start date. Depending on applicant pool, may consider interim permits.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification within 6 months of hire date.

• Must have less than six (6) months of working RN experience.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• BSN.
• One or more years of prior clinical work experience in an ambulatory infusion center.
• Prior UCSD experience.
• Bilingual.

• Must be able to work various hours, days of the week, shifts, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.