Case Manager - Cancer Center - GYN Oncology - FT Days
University of California Irvine Health
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Posted: 29-Sep-24
Location: Orange, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 5677054
Case Manager - Cancer Center - GYN Oncology - FT Days
Req ID: 92679 Location: Orange, California Division: Medical Center Department: Cancer Center - GYN Oncology Position Type: Full Time Salary Range Minimum: USD $129,110.68/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $188,108.46/Yr.
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, UCI Medical Center, 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 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
The incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for the Gynecogical Oncology Service in H.H. Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Functions as the primary contact for patients. Provides education as needed to the patients/family related to cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemo treatment and other complex aspects of the plan of care. The nurse 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 & surgery, therapy & chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs and follow up in the physician offices. Supports the faculty in clinic for every patient care session. Occasionally performs scheduling of office visits and procedures. The nurse coordinator is accountable for the quality of nursing practice. Provides nursing services as needed and assists with other activities as assigned to help grow the practice and the referrals to UCI.
What It Takes to be Successful
Total Compensation
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Required Qualifications:
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
Current California RN license
Current BLS certification
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, physicians and others as part of a care team
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment
Ability to maintain attendance standards of the organization to support organizational goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working experience in an outpatient clinical setting
Understanding of JCAHO requirements
Specialty certification in Oncology Nursing
ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy certification
Knowledge of care and treatment for gynecological oncology patients
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
BSN or MSN in Nursing
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 Scan
Legal Right to Work in the United States
Vaccination Policies
Smoking and Tobacco Policy
Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 UC nondiscrimination policy.
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 eec@uci.edu 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
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.