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.

Registered Nurse - Stem Cell

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 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 7a-7p, 3 12's

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

1-2 years of acute care experience
Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in the state of IL
OCN Certification within 18 months of hire or 36 total CE in Oncology every Commission of Cancer cycle of three years with completion of 12 CE every year (Surgical Services exempt)
BLS certification must be maintained while in this position
ACLS upon hire or obtained by end of orientation period, and maintain while in position
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
ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified within 6- 12 months of hire
ONS BMT course completion within 12 months of hire

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

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