Pay Rate: $55.62 - $61.67 per hour

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. 

The Hematology unit provides comprehensive care to patients with hematologic malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. In addition, the unit also specializes in managing patients undergoing CAR T therapy and those participating in clinical research trials. The unit is equipped to diagnose, treat, and manage various blood-related cancers through a multidisciplinary approach that involves medical oncologists, hematologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. 

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Nurses in the Hematology unit conduct thorough assessments of patients with hematologic malignancies, including physical exams, review of medical history, and assessment of symptoms such as fatigue, bruising, and bleeding. They monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and response to treatment to detect any changes in patient status.
• Chemotherapy Administration: Nurses are responsible for administering chemotherapy and other systemic treatments according to established protocols and guidelines. They ensure accurate dosing, monitor for potential side effects, and provide supportive care to minimize treatment-related complications.
• Symptom Management: Nurses assess and manage symptoms associated with hematologic malignancies and their treatments, such as pain, nausea, anemia, and neutropenia. They administer medications, provide comfort measures, and educate patients on self-care techniques to improve symptom control and quality of life.
• Patient Education: Nurses play a crucial role in educating patients and their families about their diagnosis, treatment options, and potential side effects. They provide information on managing treatment-related symptoms, adhering to medication regimens, and accessing support services such as counseling, nutrition therapy, and financial assistance.
• Care Coordination: Nurses collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with hematologic malignancies. They coordinate appointments, diagnostic tests, and consultations with specialists, ensuring seamless continuity of care throughout the treatment process.

Your qualifications should include: 

• 1-3years experience in an acute care setting and/or outpatient setting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 

• Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate or Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy Certificate (Must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

• CA RN License

• BLS through American Heart Association

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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