Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology

Desert Regional Medical Center, part of the Desert Care Network, is a leading healthcare provider serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California. The network comprises three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. This hospital network is renowned for its advanced care capabilities, offering comprehensive stroke care, a specialized cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Committed to healthcare equality, Desert Care Network is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both patients and staff.

This full-time Registered Nurse position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $56.48 to $86.78, with individual wages determined by qualifications and experience. Additionally, new hires may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on experience. The role involves working daytime shifts of 8 hours each.

As a Registered Nurse in this leadership role, you will deliver direct patient care to a diverse patient population, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, with a special focus on oncology. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient care needs and learning needs, developing care plans based on those assessments, and assisting with complex patient evaluations. You will serve as a resource and consultant for other nurses by interpreting diagnostic data and guiding non-routine case assessments. This role requires initiative in resolving patient care problems, coordinating referrals with interdisciplinary team members, and prioritizing patient care effectively.

Patient education is a key component of your duties, where you will provide guidance tailored to the disease process and desired outcomes. Your care plans will ensure continuity of services across healthcare settings using clinical pathways and protocols where appropriate. You will involve patients and their caregivers in goal setting and actively incorporate their input into care delivery. Your clinical practice will incorporate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan to provide comprehensive nursing care.

Documentation and evaluation of patient progress are critical aspects, including effective discharge planning and education assessment. You will mentor and precept junior nursing staff, serving as a role model and resource within the team. Maintaining confidentiality, practicing professional communication, and upholding ethical standards in all interactions will be expected. You will utilize quality improvement measures to continually enhance patient care outcomes and implement new clinical interventions based on the latest evidence and expert knowledge.

This position highlights leadership and problem-solving skills, requiring you to manage conflict appropriately and act decisively in difficult or emergent situations. Your ability to motivate coworkers and contribute to achieving unit goals is essential. If you are passionate about oncology nursing and eager to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment, Desert Regional Medical Center welcomes your application.