Clinical Nurse III - Outpatient Genitourinary (GU) Surgical Oncology Clinic

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Position Summary City of Hope is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse III to join our Outpatient Genitourinary (GU) Surgical Oncology Clinic. The successful candidate will provide expert nursing care to patients undergoing evaluation, treatment, and follow-up for genitourinary cancers, with a strong emphasis on surgical and procedural patient care. This is a high-volume, procedure-focused outpatient clinic that works closely with outpatient surgeons and the multidisciplinary GU oncology team. The Clinical Nurse III will play a key role in caring for patients before and after surgical procedures, providing comprehensive education related to post-operative care, coordinating care across multiple providers and services, and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. The RN will also support the administration of physician-directed interstitial chemotherapy . The physician is present during chemotherapy administration, while the RN is responsible for administering the treatment, closely monitoring the patient during and after administration, managing symptoms and potential complications, and providing appropriate patient education and follow-up care. This is a full-time position consisting of 8-hour shifts, 5 shifts per week , on the day shift with an 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. start time . The clinic is open Monday through Friday and is closed on weekends and holidays. As a successful candidate, you will: Surgical & Procedural Patient Care Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing GU surgical and outpatient procedures. Perform pre- and post-procedure assessments, assist outpatient surgeons during procedures, and monitor patients for complications or changes in condition. Provide post-operative care, symptom management, and timely follow-up. Patient Education Educate patients and families on post-operative care, including wound care, drains, catheters, medications, activity restrictions, symptom management, and when to seek medical attention. Reinforce treatment plans and ensure patients and caregivers understand discharge and follow-up instructions. Interstitial Chemotherapy Administer physician-directed interstitial chemotherapy in accordance with established protocols and safety standards. Collaborate with the physician during administration, closely monitor patients during and after treatment, manage adverse reactions, and provide appropriate education and follow-up. Care Coordination & Collaboration Coordinate care across outpatient surgeons, oncologists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care. Facilitate appointments, procedures, testing, referrals, and follow-up while serving as a patient advocate and clinical resource. Documentation & Clinical Practice Accurately document assessments, procedures, treatments, education, interventions, and patient outcomes in the EHR. Practice in accordance with City of Hope policies, professional nursing standards, and regulatory requirements. Maintain competency in GU procedural nursing, post-operative care, patient education, and chemotherapy administration. Your qualifications should include: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required Current California RN license Minimum of three (3) years related experience American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Card City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please Click Here. #J-18808-Ljbffr