Registered Nurse, Extended Recovery Per Diem

Registered Nurse, Extended Recovery Per Diem

About City of Hope, 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.

Job Description

The Extended Recovery Unit Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and procedural interventions. This role is responsible for comprehensive postoperative assessment, continuous monitoring, pain management, medication administration, and coordination of care from Phase II recovery through discharge or transfer to inpatient units. The Extended Recovery Nurse collaborates with anesthesia providers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to identify changes in patient condition, implement timely interventions, and ensure safe patient transitions. The nurse delivers care in accordance with established clinical standards, promotes patient safety, and provides education to patients and caregivers to support optimal recovery outcomes.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work 1 12 hour shift per week, 10:30a-11:00p, no call
• Provides direct post‑operative nursing care for extended recovery patients, including safe recovery and continuous monitoring of Phase II patients to extended recovery to discharge.
• Performs comprehensive postoperative assessments; assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents care with emphasis on neurological, cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and pain status.
• Administers medications and pain management per physician orders and hospital protocols using the "6 Rights," barcode medication scanning, and vigilant monitoring for therapeutic and adverse effects.
• Manages care of patients with complex devices; utilizes less‑invasive life‑support modalities (e.g., BiPAP, ETCO₂); facilitates safe patient transitions and discharges; collaborates with interdisciplinary teams; communicates changes in patient condition to the anesthesia provider and other necessary ancillary support teams; provides patient and caregiver education and validates understanding of instructions; and adheres to all safety, fire prevention, and organizational policies.
• Interprets and operates cardiac and non‑invasive monitoring systems; recognizes abnormal rhythms and trends; completes ECG education requirements and initiates appropriate clinical interventions.
• Initiates, manages, and maintains IV therapies (peripheral and central access); safely administers and monitors blood products; collects blood specimens using aseptic technique.
• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• 1 year of perioperative or related experience, with a focus on PACU.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-An approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire and renewal every two years. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, employees will have (30) days from the date of hire to attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification-Employees will have thirty (30) days from the date of hire to acquire American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification and will need to be renewed every two years. Will not be allowed to provide ACLS for patients independently until AHA ACLS cards are obtained.

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.