Home Care RN- Overnights

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. 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.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.

Sign on Bonus eligible

• 15,000 sign on for days (must have recent CAR-T experience to be considered for days)
• 25,000 sign on for nights

Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation. Provides critical staffing to multiple patient care areas including the Cellular Therapy Inpatient Unit and Specialty Clinic

Formally trained in the understanding of hematopoietic stem cell transplant and other cellular therapies, including disease states, transplant immunology, sources and procurement of stem cells, components of patient evaluation, education, conditioning regimens, stem cell reinfusion, engraftment and recovery, acute effects of transplant, discharge, and follow-up care.

Competent in the administration of cellular therapy products, including hematopoietic stem cells, and immune effector cells, and other cellular therapies.

Competent in the safe administration of high dose chemotherapy, innovative cellular therapies, immunotherapies, stem cell reinfusions, blood products, growth factors, hydration, and associated medications.

Competent to assist in special procedures such as bone marrow biopsy or donor apheresis stem cell mobilization and collection.

Competent in providing care for immunocompromised patients with complex needs.

Competent in monitoring and care related to the administration of cellular therapy products and signs of emergency and higher-level care needed.

Competent in the delivery of effective nursing care to prevent, detect, and manage early and late effects associated with cellular therapies.

Conducts and reinforces patient education, including treatment plan/regimen, symptom management, side effects, patient family responsibilities related to self-care, and available resources at home or at facility.

Demonstrates competence in collection of blood specimens and blood cultures. Assists with coordination of specialty lab and diagnostic testing, pharmacokinetics, disease staging, and research based clinical trials.

Care for, assess, and monitor patients with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and epidural catheters.

Highly experienced in providing care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.

Completion of Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) course in online learning management system.

Ability to care for patients who are aggressive, agitated, in seclusion or restrained.

1-3 years of recent Cellular Therapy experience (Stem Cell Transplant and/or Immune Effector Cell), CAR-T

Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent

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. Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certificate is preferred upon hire, required before completion of nursing orientation, with renewal every two years.

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation course within 30 days of hire. Exempt with proof of previous ONS equivalent course or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification.

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

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