Registered Nurse III, $20,000 Sign on Bonus
Company: City of Hope
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: June 17, 2022
Job Description:
About City of Hope City of Hope, an innovative biomedical
research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000
employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and
other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate,
patient-centered philosophy. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in
Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit
institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand
with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope
is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer
Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer
Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers that
develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.
Position Summary:Provides professional nursing care for the City of
Hope Community Practices.Key Responsibilities include:
- 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, 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
- Updates 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's Degree in Nursing
- 3+ years of experience as a Registered NurseRequired
Certification/Licensure:
- Must have current and valid California Registered Nurse
Licensure
- Current BLS certification from American Heart Association
- ONS card or OCNPreferred Experience:
- BSN highly preferred
- Two (2) years of experience in a physician office or
hospital.
- One (1) year chemotherapy infusion
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experienceAdditional
Information:
- To protect the health of patients and stuff and to comply with
new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required
to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021. Compliance
is a condition of employment.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.
Keywords: City of Hope, Long Beach , Registered Nurse III, $20,000 Sign on Bonus, Healthcare , Long Beach, California
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