About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913,City of Hopehas grown into one of the largest 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 fornumerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core,City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. 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, andtreatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includesTranslational Genomics Research InstituteandAccessHope^TM.For more information about City of Hope, follow us onFacebook,Twitter,YouTube,InstagramandLinkedIn.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

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Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care as assigned; coordinates care planning with other disciplines to maintain multi-disciplinary approach. Performs all duties within the scope of licensure utilizing the nursing process. Acts as a patient advocate in all ethical and legal aspects.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes the City of Hope nursing process in clinical practice, which includes: assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and documentation.
• Administers and controls narcotics and medications.
• Assists all members of the health care team with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Responsible for triaging, assessing, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for patients, visitors and employees.
• Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
• Provides telephone advice to patients using developed protocols and nursing judgment.
• Consults and collaborates with other disciplines, as required, and adjusts care plan as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintains patient charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Demonstrates a level of professional practice that supports the delivery of appropriate care and positive working relationships.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops.
• 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.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Graduate from nursing school with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Graduate from a nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing and currently enrolled in a BSN program (must obtain BSN within two years of hire or transfer).
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in an acute care setting and/or outpatient setting

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Current California RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association

Preferred education, experience and skills:

• Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), Hematology, Telemetry, Medical Surgical, Critical Careexperience

Additional Information:

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, day shift
• Job Status: Per diem, 1 shift per week minimum requirement
• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• Per Diem Rate: $72.60/hr
• Unit Differential: Additional $5.50/hr
• Weekend Differential: Additional $13.37/hr