Clinical Nurse III - Infusion Clinic

Overview

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we are changing lives and making a 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Oncology Infusion Nurse at City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center. You will be at the forefront of providing specialized and compassionate care to patients undergoing chemotherapy. This role is multifaceted and encompasses responsibilities aimed at ensuring the well-being of patients and supporting them through their cancer treatment journey.

As a valued member of the City of Hope nursing team, you will play an instrumental role in enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients. Your expertise, empathy, and dedication contribute to creating a supportive and healing environment for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Learn more about City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.

Eligible for Sign-On Bonus: $20,000.00

Monday through Friday – 4/10 hour shifts. No Weekends or Holidays.

Qualifications

• Assess patients health status.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during, and after chemotherapy infusion sessions.
• Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and overall response to treatment.
• Care planning and implementation:
  Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and treatment regimen.
• Implement nursing interventions in line with established care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Chemotherapy administration:
  Administer chemotherapy and provide support to patients and their families regarding treatment, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.
• Offer emotional support, fostering a caring and empathetic environment for patients facing the challenges of cancer.
• Coordination of care:
  Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions between treatment stages.
• Schedule and facilitate follow-up appointments, actively participating in continuity of care.
• Management of side effects:
  Help patients manage and cope with side effects and complications arising from cancer treatment.
• Proactively address and alleviate symptoms, collaborating with healthcare providers as needed.
• Quality improvement:
  Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care in outpatient infusion clinic.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or master's degree in nursing.
• Three to five years related experience (oncology).
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• National certification (must obtain within three years and maintain thereafter to retain Clin III status).

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 learn more about City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center.