Staff Nurse I - ID/Oncology Clinic

sjgov•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being conducted to fill once vacancy in the Infectious Diseases and Oncology Clinic at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish a referral pool to fill future vacancies in Ambulatory Care Services. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check, drug screening, and arduous physical. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Initiates the nursing process and performs entry level nursing care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy. Participates in the evaluation of the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in the planning, coordinating, and administering of total patient care; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients; may participate in therapy groups. Keeps records of patients’ health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms. May consult with therapeutic multi-disciplinary team in reviewing patient progress and success of treatment plans. May provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required. Participates in teaching patients the principles of health and self care. May facilitate insurance billing and other reimbursement-related procedures by processing appropriate paperwork and making necessary internal and external contacts. Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services.

Requirements

Current registration as a nurse in the State of California or possession of an interim permit issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
Theory, practices and techniques of nursing
Safety principles and practices, applicable Federal and State laws as related to patient care.
Assist members of the health care team
Maintain a high standard of care
Deal with patients empathetically and respectfully while performing treatments prescribed
Instruct patients in self care and preventative health strategies
Follow oral and written instructions of technical and professional nature accurately
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Maintain a safe facility environment
Maintain cohesiveness and communication as a team during high stress
Establish and maintain effective customer service
Maintain accurate records and prepare routine reports
Participate effectively in performance improvement processes.

Responsibilities

Initiates the nursing process and performs entry level nursing care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy.
Participates in the evaluation of the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic
Participates in the planning, coordinating, and administering of total patient care
Participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients
May participate in therapy groups.
Keeps records of patients’ health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms.
May consult with therapeutic multi-disciplinary team in reviewing patient progress and success of treatment plans.
May provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required.
Participates in teaching patients the principles of health and self care.
May facilitate insurance billing and other reimbursement-related procedures by processing appropriate paperwork and making necessary internal and external contacts.
Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services.