RN in Merced, California

Overview

Mercy Medical Center a Dignity Health member has been building a rich history of care in our community for more than 100 years. We have grown from a small one-story wooden structure into a major healthcare provider with a new 186-bed main campus offering the latest in facility design and technology. Mercy also operates Outpatient Centers a Cancer Center and several rural clinics.Wherever you work throughout our system you will find faces of experience with dedication to high quality personalized care. Joining our 1300 employees 230 physicians and many volunteers you can help carry out our commitment to providing our community with the excellence they have come to associate with Mercy Medical Center.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• Provides basic nursing care and administers Chemotherapy to patients following accepted nursing standards.

• MMC policies & procedures and physicians orders.

• Leads nursing aspect of quality control improvement and research studies.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Must have at least 1 year acute care experience preferably in cancer nursing.

• Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license with the state of California.

• Must possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

• Must possess and maintain a current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACL certificate) prior to administering chemotherapy.

• Must be ACLS Certified within 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Must possess and maintain a current ONS Certification or obtain one within 90 days of employment.

• Chemotherapy-competency Certification required prior to administration of Chemotherapy.

• Knowledge of state OSHA and JCAHO standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and national certification.

• Knowledge in radiation/chemo protocols computerization and documentation skills.

Pay Range

$56.22 – $73.97 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.