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CLINICAL NURSE III - RADIATION ONCOLOGY - 10030127

Anywhere, USA
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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center 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 wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional 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.


Pay Rate: $61.65 - $89.4 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.

Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse with a passion for making a difference in the lives of cancer patients? Our outpatient clinic in Upland is looking for a skilled and compassionate Radiation Oncology Nurse to become a key player in our dynamic team.

As a key member of our ambulatory radiation department, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our dedicated team of providers and caring for up to 50 patients on active treatment plans.  In this dynamic position, you’ll educate patients, manage treatment side effects, conduct daily toxicity assessments, handle triage phone calls, and assist with seamless care coordination.

As a successful candidate, you will:

The nurse will support providers with consults and follow-ups.

Perform patient education. 

Start IVs for CT simulations with contrast, coordinate chemotherapy.

Triage patient concerns related to their radiation therapy treatments and care related questions on side effects and wound care. 

Help support the patient’s health literacy by providing patient education and answering clinical questions related to their care plan.

Assist in coordinating PEG tube placement and dental clearance for head and neck patients.

Assist in the radiation oncology care plan for cardiac devices.

Navigate the patient and caregivers through any barriers to care to aid in providing timely treatment, be a liaison working with other service lines e.g., financial counsellors, social services, transportation. (high-level awareness of payor authorization related questions that could affect the patients care.)

Support the patient and caregivers in quality-of-life goals and survivorship.

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for full-time employees.

8-hour shift, Monday – Friday (8:30 am -5pm)

Your qualifications should include:

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing is required

Three to five years related experience

Current California Registered Nurse License

Current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills

Preferred qualifications should include:

Bilingual preferred

One (1) year radiation oncology Two (2) years of experience working in a physician’s office or hospital.

ONS or OCN certification

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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