Registered Nurse - Infusion - $20K Sign On Bonus
Company: City of Hope
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
About City of HopeCity of Hope is an independent biomedical
research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes, and other
life-threatening diseases.Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader
in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell
therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized
treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human
synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough
cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.
AccessHope , a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and
their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's
specialized cancer expertise.A National Cancer Institute-designated
comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National
Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the
nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and
received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with
additional locations throughout Southern California and in
Arizona.City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and
InclusionWe 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.Position Summary:Provides professional
nursing care for the City of Hope Community Practices.Key
Responsibilities include:
- Provides professional nursing care for the City of Hope
Community Practices.
- Greets patients and escorts them to a treatment chair or
bed
- Assists physician in preparing for minor procedures
- Provides general nursing care to patients; administers and
controls narcotics, prescribed medications, administers
chemotherapy treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction
to drugs and treatments to physician and records in EMR;
administers prescribed medications as directed
- Update's patient chart utilizing EMR
- Oversees infusion appointment bookings and ensures emergency
situations are scheduled appropriately; maintains timely flow of
patients.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
- Instructs patient and family regarding treatment medications,
side effects and gives instruction on how to alleviate systems
- Telephone prescription requests to pharmacy or utilizes
electronic transmission of prescriptions in EMR
- Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA, CLIA and COLA
regulations
- Follows all OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure to blood borne
pathogens
- Communicates physician referral requests to staff via EMR for
necessary processing
- Ensures proper insurance authorization prior to treatment
- Performs patient education when appropriate
- Replenishes supplies, stocks, and cleans radiation rooms and
manages pharmaceutical supplies
- Oversees infusion room and medical assistant's preparation of
infusion room, including, re-stocking of treatment areas.
- Participates in professional development activities and
maintain professional affiliations.
- Follows established policies, procedures, objectives,
performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental and
infection control guidelines.
- Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining
patient confidentiality
- Arranges for all biohazardous waste pick-up
- Attends annual CPR, OSHA, CLIA and COLA training programs
- Attends all regular staff meetings
- Adheres to all documentation guidelines as instructed by
Practice Administrator and Clinical Director and provides accurate
documentation in the patient's electronic medical record.
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Clinical
Director, Practice Administrator, or the physician
- Utilizes leadership skills in overseeing and assisting other
members of the health care team to prioritize and resolve
issues
- Demonstrates a level of professional practice that supports the
delivery of appropriated care and positive working
relationships.
- 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:
- Must have an associate degree in Nursing
- 0-3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse (Chemotherapy
Infusion experience)Required Certification/Licensure:
- Must have current and valid California Registered Nurse
Licensure
- Must have current BLS certification from American Heart
Association
- If the RN is working within Medical Oncology, an ONS
certificate is required Preferred Education, Experience:
- BSN preferred
- Two (2) years of experience in a physician office or
hospital.
- One (1) year oncology & chemo administration
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience Additional
Information:
- As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to
comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates. The
estimated pay scale represents the typical salary/hourly range City
of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers
determined based on several factors which may include, but not be
limited to, the candidate's experience, expertise, skills,
education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market,
etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.City of
Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to
be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a
qualified individual with disability.
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