Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - Infusion Division

The Riverside University Health System's, (RUHS), Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse II/III MC/CHC for the Infusion Department .

T he essential duties of this position will include the following :



* Review and process all new patient referrals to the Infusion/Oncology clinic.


* Obtain and request medical records and pathology reports from outside facilities prior to patient scheduling.


* Perform initial calls to new patients prior to clinic visit.


* Be present in the room with the medical oncologist during patient consultation and place appropriate Imaging/Lab/Treatment Referral/Rad Onc/Hospice or Clinical Trial Orders in EPIC per MD orders post consultation.


* Ensure these patients are discharged in an appropriate and timely manner.


* Coordinate with Patient Services for Authorizations and assist patient with appointments.


* Follow up on oral chemo patients, REMS program tracking/follow up, survivorship patient follow-up, and specific patient follow-ups as identified by the MD.


* Ensure patients discharged from inpatient admissions are followed up in a timely manner.


* Clinical Trial process and ensure clinical trial tracking form is completed.


* Assess, plan, organize, and provide chemotherapy treatment to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for medical treatment when required to do so.


* May assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests, and surgical operations.


* Administer prescribed treatment and medications, including dispensing, as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.


* Counsel and advise patients, families, and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods.


* Prepare and maintain concise and complete records and reports; instruct patients in carrying out physician's orders; transcribe physician's orders to working records.


* Provide orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical students, Regional Occupational Program (ROP) participants and nursing students.


* Participate in quality assurance reviews, act as a team leader or relief charge nurse.


* Assign and monitor the work of subordinate nursing personnel; participate in committee activities; identify staff training needs.


* Triage patients by reviewing admission charts and merging patients into the appropriate patient assignment or clinic flow when appropriate.


* Coordinate patient care process utilizing physicians, primary care nurses and third-party payors to maintain quality care and fiscal responsibility.


* Review post hospital care plan with the patient/family establishing a contact regarding timeframes and responsibilities; follow care plan through patient disc...