Hospital Oncology Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse, Oncology Nurse Navigator
About City of Hope, 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.

Completion of Chemotherapy HealthStream Bundle before completion of nursing orientation.

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

Assesses needs and coordinates services, internally and externally to meet needs including, but not limited to medications, equipment, and home care services. Utilizes nursing processes and evidenced based practice/research to lead and coordinate patient care to positive impact on patients and department operations

Responds in a timely manner to patient and family needs at home through effective symptom management, coordination of home care services and crisis management.

Works under varied levels of supervision; may oversee work of LPNs, collaborates with physician to provide guidance to MAs or other ancillary nursing staff.

Administer medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side effects.

Ability to care for patients with IV lines, central lines, and ports.

Maintenance and care of patients with ostomy/ileostomy and urostomy. Care and assess wounds, suture removal, application of surgical tape and wound drain removal.

Ensures timely response to Secure Health Messages (SHM) from patients or caregivers.

Involved in the assessment, planning, and care of patients who undergo diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic procedures. Provides nursing support to technologists in all Radiology modalities as needed.

1 year experience in hospital, Breast and/or nurse navigator

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

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