Registered Nurse, Evaluation and Treatment Center

Registered Nurse, Evaluation and Treatment Center

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

To demonstrate support of the hospital mission and vision by providing nursing, case management/disease management services to clients and families to help in the coordination and management of individuals' health needs through the full continuum. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to assess, coordinate, plan, monitor, implement and evaluate the patient's plan of care while ensuring and facilitating the achievement of optimal quality, clinical and financial outcomes. Performs assessment of clinical and life issues for the patients of COH.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work FT 7a-7:30p and/or 8a-8:30p between Mon-Friday, and Sundays. Weekends and holidays are required as needed.
• Provides disease management and, understanding oncology, chemotherapy and works with patients and families throughout the continuum of care to provide an understanding of their the side effects, is able to monitor and address symptoms. Works with patients and families throughout the continuum of care to provide an understanding of their disease, their treatment plans, and address patient quality of life issues. Document assessment, toxicity screen, and interventions entered in a timely manner in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with, and supports, provider team with daily assistance in managing and coordinating patient care. Evaluates and assesses health issues presented by patients and their caregivers and communicates pertinent and necessary issues to the physician.
• Effectively and efficiently triages patient medical issues either in person or by telephone. Intervenes appropriately with use of orders and/or consultation with the interdisciplinary health care team. Provides professional nursing services to address patient's health and other related issues in cooperation with other clinical and clerical team members.
• Discusses and educates patients and families. Documents timely and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• Works as a part of the team as a resource to facilitate communication and services between physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members including external health care agencies, to facilitate the plan of care, including home services and medical equipment.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Current state Registered Nurse License required
• Bachelor of Science Degree required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and completed within 3 years from hire date
• BLS & ACLS certification required. (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.