Clinical Nurse II - HEM/HCT Day Hospital
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7302709 (Ref:10029212)
Posted: March 6, 2025
Salary / Pay Rate: $54.00 - $59.87 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the transformative team atCity 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.
Position Summary
City of Hope is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse to join our dynamic team in the Day Hospital, specializing in cancer treatment, including infusions, Hematopoietic Cell Transplants (HCT), CAR T-cell therapy, and Hematology. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality nursing care, education, and support to our patients. This opportunity is for full-time, 12-hour shifts, and is designated for the day shift (8:00am start time). The department is open 7 days per week and some weekend scheduling will be required.
Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' oncology treatment needs and monitor their vital signs, symptoms, and overall well-being throughout their treatment sessions. Assess for any signs of adverse reactions or complications and intervene promptly to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Chemotherapy Administration: Administer a range of treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, HCT, CAR T-cell therapy, and specialized Hematology procedures.Ensure accurate dosing, adhere to treatment protocols, and monitor patients closely for potential side effects or infusion reactions.
- Symptom Management: Assess and manage treatment-related symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and peripheral neuropathy. Administer medications, provide comfort measures, and offer supportive care interventions to alleviate symptoms and enhance patient comfort and quality of life.
- Patient Education: Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families about their oncology treatments, potential side effects, and self-care strategies. Offer guidance on medication management, symptom monitoring, nutrition, hydration, and infection prevention to empower patients to actively participate in their care.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with Oncologists, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients. Coordinate treatment schedules, diagnostic tests, and follow-up appointments to ensure seamless continuity of care and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and interventions in the electronic medical record. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, providing timely updates on patient status, treatment response, and any changes in the plan of care.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required
- Current California RN license
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience, but less than three (3) years related experience
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR Card
- Experience in Oncology, Hematology, or Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) preferred
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. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, pleaseclick here
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $54.00 - $59.87 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
