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Chemotherapy/Oncology
Location:
Long Beach, CA
Description:
BTL Technologies, Inc. is a Texas corporation that provides contract staff augmentation to various government agencies in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with operations at government facilities in various states. Our mission is to provide Workforce Solutions that help our clients achieve success! OUR CLIENTThe VA Long Beach Healthcare system provides health care services at 8 locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Facilities include our Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center in Long Beach and 7 community-based outpatient clinics in Anaheim, Gardena, Laguna Hills, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs, and Santa Ana. The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Desert Pacific Network. They are an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22). VISN 22 includes medical centers and clinics in Arizona, California, Colorado, and New Mexico POSITION DESCRIPTION: In support of the Veteran Affairs Long Beach Health Care System, the Registered Nures will perform a variety of nursing duties at the various VA facilities in the greater Long Beach area. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Perform administration of chemotherapy to patients on Oncology Units or in Chemo Clinic in accordance with Medical Center Policies and Procedures and the Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice. Obtain patient history and pertinent family history Assess patient and plan appropriate nursing care. Document plan of care and care given in patients medical record. Carry out prescribed physicians orders and document inpatient medical record. Communicate pertinent patient data to charge nurse and/or physician as appropriate. Reassess patients condition and revise plans of care based on identified nursing problems. Administer medications and IV therapies. Assess and document patient response to medication that has been administered. Reorganize and initiate appropriate measures in emergencies. Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and surgical/diagnostic procedures that shall be accomplished. Assess patient/family knowledge level, implement plan of instructions and records patient/family demonstrated level of understanding. Operate defibrillator, EKG machines and cardiac monitor. Participate in discharge planning as appropriate. Initiate life saving measures in the absence of a physician. Maintain neat personal appearance and maintain professional decorum. Consistently demonstrate helpful, courteous, and respectful conduct at all times. Respect patients rights, including but not limited to visual and auditory privacy. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of approved nursing program through an accredited nursing school approved by the State at the time the program was completed Must possess current nursing license in at least one (1) state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia Minimum 1-year direct patient care experience within the last three years Ability to be favorably credentialed Current BLS issued through the American Heart Association Must be willing to work 8- or 12-hour shift Must be willing to work any day or shift Monday-Sunday Must be willing to work various shifts as required Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required. Must be able to multi-task, be detail oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations. Must be able to exercise independent judgement, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to utilize an interdisciplinary approach in the provision of nursing care Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10ft Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship Contact: Debra Kent, Recruiter (216) 870-XXXX
Posted:
May 10 on Jobvertise
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