Registered Nurse, IMCU FT Days 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. Directs the care of the patient through the nursing process and through collaboration with the patient, their family and other health care professionals. Provides leadership to non-licensed staff by setting an example of excellence. The successful candidate: Must be able to work FT Days, 7a-7p. Assessment and Communication: Continuously assesses patient needs through a holistic approach and communicates any changes in patient condition to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Adjusts treatment based on the multidisciplinary plan of care. Therapeutic Interventions: Plans, delivers, directs, coordinates, and evaluates therapeutic interventions based on the assessment process. Documents interventions provided and supervises care delivery by unlicensed support staff. Patient/Family Education and Support: Provides patient and family education regarding the disease process, treatment side effects, and health promotion. Offers support and reassurance to ensure informed decision-making regarding the therapeutic plan. Documents education and support provided according to department standards. Compliance and Quality Improvement: Ensures compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies. Participates in the development, review, and updating of policies and procedures. Actively engages in the Performance Improvement plan of the unit to enhance patient care quality. Medical History Documentation and Medication Management: Obtains patient medical history and medication information and documents appropriately in the patient's medical record. Verifies and notes physician orders. Provides safe delivery of prescribed medications and treatments and evaluates outcomes promptly. Overall, this role involves a comprehensive approach to patient care, encompassing assessment, treatment planning, education, compliance, and medication management. It requires strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and a commitment to quality improvement to ensure the delivery of safe and effective patient care. Qualifications Your qualifications should include: Current Georgia State Registered Nurse License required BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date. Current BLS required (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire) Current ACLS required (Obtain AHA certificate within 30 days of hire) 1-3 years RN experience in a bedside care setting preferred Oncology experience preferred Recent ICU and/or step down preferred City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Registered Nurse Patient Navigator, PRN REMOTE 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. The Intake Nurse Navigator (INN), RN functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team as an advocate and educator for new patients from the initial intake phone assessment in preparation for the first visit with the onsite care team. The INN utilizes the nursing process, including assessment, planning, and evaluation to navigate new patients through the new patient intake process. With effective assessment skills and clinical knowledge, the INN evaluates whether the patient’s clinical condition makes them an appropriate candidate for safe travel to City of Hope. The Intake Nurse Navigator serves as a liaison between the patient, family and multidisciplinary teams/providers aiding in coordination of a patient’s first appointment, thereby facilitating streamlined initial evaluations and mitigating identified barriers to care. The Intake Nurse Navigator acts in compliance with hospital site (ATL, CHI, CAL, PHX) and enterprise policies/procedures as well as the state specific Nurse Practice Act. The successful candidate: Must be able to work one (1) day per week, 8 hour shift between Monday - Friday 7a-7p, Pacific Standard Time. Uncover and assess cancer treatment history which includes diagnosis, type of treatment, names and addresses of treating physicians and or facilities. Works closely with OIS representatives and new patient schedulers when evaluating patient’s appropriateness for visiting the organization. Upon initial visit, interview patients and meets with them to ascertain clinical appropriateness to receive care at affiliated facilities, as well as clinical appropriateness for any clinical trials. Complete preadmission clinical evaluations and makes recommendations assessing the patient’s needs related to the medical diagnosis, treatment providers, treatment options and financial resources. Ensure proper and timely documentation in patient’s EMR and all outside records, imaging is received and current for evaluation. Follow patient through treatment decision to ensure there are no gaps in care to keep the patient moving timely through to treatment decision, resolving barriers as they arise. Promote inter and intra departmental collaboration, nurture relationships with others and is viewed positively by co-workers. Respond appropriately to negativity, seeks to promote understanding and mutual achievement of goals. Strong orientation toward services excellence. Utilize brand platform for consistent deployment of services. Seek opportunities for organization improvement, consistently apply thinking to departmental operations to enhance or improve services. Demonstrate an orientation toward achievement and professional growth, actively seek and initiate self-improvement through continuing education and/or participation in work projects that offer developmental challenges. Facilitate and/or assist with admissions via the intake process. Collaborate and develop plans of care (huddles) with teams from intake, medical oncology, specialty clinics and CAM ensuring the patient is educated on the proposed plan of care. Provide clarity and address concerns the patient and family may have. Facilitate multi-disciplinary patient education to ensure a thorough understanding of the proposed plan of care. Act as liaison between Oncology Information Services (OIS) and the Medical Center care providers in all aspects of service recovery anticipating the needs of the patient. Facilitate a positive interaction between OIS and the Medical Center to ensure optimum attention to the Mother Standard of Care. Carry own share of responsibility and willingly help others. Support the goals of the department and participates in department performance improvement. Attend required staff meetings. Plan workflow to assure timely completion of relevant responsibilities. Ensure that encounters are documented, new chart is complete and contains necessary items for physician. Apply problem solving techniques to the intake evaluation process. Plan workflow to assure timely completion of relevant responsibilities. Ensure that new chart is complete and contains necessary items for physician. Assess special travel needs and work closely with support staff to ensure all details are coordinated for the upcoming patient visit. Demonstrate knowledge of patient safety goals relevant to the work environment. Demonstrate knowledge of hospital variance reporting system and appropriate management procedures for unexpected occurrences. Demonstrate appropriate response to organizational disaster codes. Complete annual department Hazardous Communications Training. Complete required CE Direct. Consistently follow organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene. As indicated, follow guidelines for standard and transmission-based precautions. Adhere to facility policies and procedures including assisting in maintaining the Joint Commission standards. Qualifications Your qualifications should include: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing State-issued Registered Nursing (RN) license. Successful completion and verification of the California state registered nursing license within 90 days of employment. BLS Oncology Certified Nurse highly preferred City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU 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. The successful candidate: Administers and monitors patients undergoing sedation/analgesia per physician order and hospital protocol. Able to provide thorough assessment for pre and postoperative patients for neurological, cardiac and respiratory status. Comprehension of transferring patients from OR to ICU/Med Surg. Ability to assess and treat unplanned hypothermia. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical, ambulatory care and same-day surgery patient’s pre and post procedure from Phase 1 through discharge. Recovers patients from OR/Endo/IR/Rad Onc. Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms/trends, and institute appropriate interventions. Care for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients. Initiate and maintain 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. Ability to care for patients with IV lines, arterial lines, central lines, ports, chest tubes, pleural catheters, tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal tubes. Maintenance and care of patients with an ostomy/ileostomy and urostomy Administer medications via all routes, using the 6 rights, medication bar scanner and monitoring patient for side effects. Ability to collect blood specimens and blood cultures. Care for, assess and monitor patients with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and epidural catheters. Must be able to work 4 10's, M-F with call. Qualifications Your qualifications should include: 1 year experience in preop and PACU 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. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification-Stakeholders will have thirty (30) days from the date of hire to acquire American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification and will need to be renewed every two years. Will not be allowed to provide ACLS for patients independently until AHA ACLS cards are obtained City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Registered Nurse, ICU Night *$20,000 Sign on Bonus* 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. The successful candidate: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of critically ill medical and surgical adolescent/adult patients. Provides acute care per protocols. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by patient care partners and other health care team members in the department. Collaborates with Physicians to evaluate patient readiness for change in level of care. Cares for med surg and telemetry patients as necessary. Recovers MAC local patients when PACU not open. Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms /trends, and institute appropriate interventions . Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients. I nitiating and maintain 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. Must be able to work 7:00p7:00a Qualifications Your qualifications should include: Critical Care/ Telemetry experience Current IL RN License Basic Life Support (BLS) certified through American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified through American Heart Association 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) City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Medical Assistant - PRN 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. The successful candidate: ***This is a PRN role- as needed M-F 8AM-4:30PM *** JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care, as well as, implementing and assisting with direct patient care. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment and skills to provide an excellent patient experience. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Experience: One year within the last three years in a comparable job classification. Education: High school diploma or equivalent -AND one of the following: ■ Completion of an approved Medical Assistant (MA) Training Program (in accordance with Arizona State R4-16-101 accrediting regulations); OR ■ Completion of an unapproved medical assistant training program and passage of the medical assistant examination administered by a certifying organization accredited by either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). OR ■ Completion of a United States Armed Forces medical services training program. Certification: ■ If a graduate of an unapproved program, Medical Assistant Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the American Medical The statements on this document are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc. hereby expressly reserves the right to modify any or all job descriptions as it becomes necessary or appropriate. JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED PREFERRED Technologists National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) OR ■ Graduate under an approved training program identified in R4-16-101 when certificate was awarded. ■ American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
