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Job Description Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year, which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a phenomenal benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals! Are you a hard-working and dedicated Registered Nurse with a specialty in Oncology? We invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Outpatient Ambulatory Float Nurse at Cedars-Sinai Hospital. In this vital role, you will have the chance to work in various outpatient oncology settings, ensuring top-quality care for our patients. A CN III possesses an in-depth knowledge in all aspects of nursing care for a specific unit patient population and consistently applies specialized knowledge and skills in the management of nursing care for individual or groups of patients and their families. A CN III serves as the experienced mentor on the unit with the goal of further developing the staff to reach their full potential and works with their mentor to identify resources and people that will enhance their personal growth and development. A CNIII must select and demonstrate achievement of one of the three clinical advancement pathways (Clinical Quality, Education, Leadership) each year and consistently maintain specialty nursing certification approved by ANCC. The scope of responsibility, duties and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Nurse Practice Act. Nursing job duties are to meet the Nurse Practice Act (state law that protects patients by promoting safe, competent nursing practices), Title 22 (Health and Safety codes), The Joint Commission (develops performance standards and accredits programs for hospitals and other healthcare-related organizations) and the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care and the Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory requirements. Qualifications Education Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing – minimum Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) – preferred Experience 3 years Relevant acute care experience in their area of specialty – minimum 1 year Must be a Clinical Nurse II at CSMC for at least one (1) year, to be promoted within the clinical ladder. – minimum Licenses and Certifications RN State License – Upon Hire minimum California State RN License Basic Life Support (BLS) – Upon Hire minimum Require BLS unless a higher level of certification is required. As required by your specialty unit. ANCC Specialty Certification – 1 Year minimum Specialty Certification OCN Other – See Department Specifics – 1 Year minimum Other Competencies, as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS, fetal heart monitoring)