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City of Hope, Newport Beach, CA, United States


Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real 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 great opportunity for an experienced Oncology RN in our Outpatient Infusion Clinic in Newport Beach, Fashion Island. The nurse plays a crucial role in providing specialized care to our patients in the outpatient chemotherapy infusion clinic. Your primary responsibility is to deliver comprehensive nursing care to the patients while assisting them through their treatment journey offering emotional support and education. The nurses at City of Hope play a vital role in improving the quality of life for cancer patients by providing expert care, support, and education throughout their cancer journey.

Responsibilities

Assist with providing care in the infusion clinic with 19 chairs

Assess patients' health status

Develop and implement care plans

Administer chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' vital signs and symptoms

Provide education and support to patients and their families and coordinate care and follow‑up appointments. Help with managing side effects and complications from their cancer treatment. Involved in quality improvement initiatives, and patient education programs specific to cancer care.

Utilize the nursing process based on evidence‑based best practices to meet the patient care needs.

Evaluate and adjust the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed; the nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe and timely care.

The clinic is open Monday – Friday. The shift is full‑time, 8am‑6:30pm

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in nursing

3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse (Oncology experience is required)

Current California Registered Nurse license

Current BLS through the American Heart Association

ONS chemo/immuno certification is required

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.

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