Clinical Nurse III - Outpatient Medical / Surgical Oncology (Head, Neck, & Lung)

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.

Position Summary

City of Hope Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our 2A Clinic team. The 2A Clinic specializes in the care of patients with head, neck, and lung cancers.The Clinical Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and patient education. The Clinical Nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and individualized care that addresses the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and their families.This opportunity is for full-time, 8-hour shifts (5 shifts per week), and is designated for the day shift(roughly 8:30am start time).

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

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Direct Patient Care: Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and ongoing monitoring.
• Oncology Treatment Support: Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology-related treatments following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, side effects, self-care, and follow-up care instructions.
• Clinical Assessment: Monitor and assess patients for changes in condition, providing timely intervention and escalation of care as required.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with oncologists, social workers, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, supporting patient rights and ensuring patients receive optimal care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of patient care activities, adhering to regulatory and institutional standards.