Registered Nurse, Stem Cell/ICU

Registered Nurse, Stem Cell/ICU 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. Responsibilities Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant & ambulatory care patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by patient care technicians and other members of the healthcare team. Demonstrate basic knowledge of procedures, treatments, and equipment. Demonstrate basic knowledge and care of complex medical hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant or critical care patients. Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients. Initiating and maintaining complex IV therapy, including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines. Safe use of less invasive, life‑supporting modalities i.e. BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure‑based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors. Caring for autologous & allogeneic transplant patients, stem cell collection & ECP patients. Attend In‑House Code Blue and Rapid Response Calls, as required. Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and notify physician. Must be able to work 7a‑7p, 3 12’s. Qualifications 1‑2 years of acute care and/or stem cell experience. Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in the state of IL. OCN Certification within 18 months of hire or 36 total CE in Oncology every Commission of Cancer cycle of three years with completion of 12 CE every year (Surgical Services exempt). BLS certification must be maintained while in this position. ACLS upon hire or obtained by end of orientation period, and maintain while in position. Critical Care/telemetry experience or telemetry competency within 6 months of hire. Critical Care experience or completes in‑house critical care courses 12 months of hire. ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified within 6‑12 months of hire. ONS BMT course completion within 12 months 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co