Registered Nurse, Stem Cell Night

Registered Nurse, Stem Cell Night About City of Hope , City of Hopes 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. **$20,000 Sign on Bonus eligible** The successful candidate: Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant & ambulatory care patients

Assists with special procedures Directs the care delivered by patient care technicians and other members of the healthcare team Demonstrate basic knowledge of procedures, treatments, and equipment Demonstrate basic knowledge and care of complex medical hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant or critical care patients

Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients Initiating 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 Caring for autologous & allogeneic transplant patients, stem cell collection, & ECP patients Attend In-House Code Blue and Rapid Response Calls, as required Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and notify physician Must be able to work 7p-7a, 3 12s Qualifications Your qualifications should include: Critical Care/telemetry experience or telemetry competency within 6 months of hire Critical Care experience or completes in-house critical care courses 12 months of hire Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing State of Illinois Registered Nurse License

BLS certification upon hire and maintained in position ACLS certification upon hire or obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained in position ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified within 6 months for experienced RN - 12 months for new RN’s Oncology Certification through ONCC when eligible or 6 oncology CE every year (18 oncology CE total every 3 years) for the Oncology Commission Cancer cycle

Telemetry - Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.