
Nurse Navigator - Cancer Center - Surgery - FT Days in Anaheim, CA
Job Description
Who We Are
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.To learn more about UCI Health, visit
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary: Incumbent functions independently to provide direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for a specific group of assigned patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy and other complex aspects of the plan of care. Incorporates the psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient/family/significant other utilizing knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. Assures that the continuum of care process is complete to include: pre-procedure, chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Minimum 6 months experience working as an RN in an Inpatient or Outpatient Oncology setting OR 1 Year clinical experience and recent completion of cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within previous year
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated practice with and knowledge of chemotherapy agents
Current CA RN license
Basic Life Support certification required
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Preferred Qualifications:
knowledge of oncology patient population
Oncology Pre-op and Post op experience
Oncology Nurse Certification
Knowledge of complications associated with hematological oncology conditions
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Demonstrated knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and care of the post-transplant patient
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
Total Rewards
We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanEmployment Misconduct*Legal Right to Work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page:
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at {removed-email} or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Job Details
Medical Speciality
OncologySurgery
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
HospitalClinic
About UCI Health
UCI Health is a leading healthcare provider in Orange County, offering specialized care services in urology, gynecology, kidney disorders, and cancer programs. As the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, it features a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and Level I trauma center. With a commitment to high-quality care, UCI Health is consistently ranked among California's best hospitals, providing innovative medical treatments through its renowned physicians and state-of-the-art facilities.