RN Clinical - Pasadena Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

As an integral part of the multidisciplinary team of the Pasadena Clinic, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients and their families in the outpatient setting with an emphasis on administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products.  The RN is also responsible to manage those patients who require acute care either prior to or instead of admitting the patient.

The clinic nurse escorts patients to exam rooms, obtains and appropriately records patient vital signs/medication list, monitors patient flow, assists physicians with minor clinical procedures, performs EKGs, prepares patient charts with pertinent medical information, administers medication as directed by physician.  Schedules diagnostic tests ordered by the physician as needed.  Performs various administrative duties, including answering and returning patient calls, receiving and sorting in-coming faxes, obtaining prior authorizations.  Ensures patient’s right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality is maintained.  Maintains a safe environment in accordance with standards, policies, and safety regulations.  Ensures compliance with infection control policies.  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: • Eligibility, as defined by the California Board of Nursing, to have and maintain an RN license. Minimum Experience/Knowledge: • 2 years’ oncology experience in an ambulatory care setting. Experience in two or more of the following areas oncology, cardiology, vascular, or cardiothoracic is preferred. Required License/Certification: • Valid California Registered Nursing license. Specialty certification in oncology is preferred. • Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association. • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification preferred. The hourly rate range for this position is $46.00 - $76.07. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.