Per Diem Nurse, Upland

About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment, and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Position Summary :

Provides professional nursing care as assigned; coordinates care planning with other disciplines to maintain multi-disciplinary approach. Performs all duties within the scope of licensure utilizing the nursing process. Acts as a patient advocate in all ethical and legal aspects.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes the City of Hope nursing process in clinical practice, which includes assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and documentation.
• Administers and controls narcotics and medications.
• Assists all members of the health care team with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Responsible for triaging, assessing, implementing, and evaluating a plan of care for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Provides health care instruction to patient and family members.
• Provides telephone advice to patients using developed protocols and nursing judgment.
• Consults and collaborates with other disciplines, as required, and adjusts care plan as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintains patient charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.
• Demonstrates a level of professional practice that supports the delivery of appropriate care and positive working relationships.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends and participates in meetings as required.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• If hired prior to 5/1/2012: Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

• If hired on/after 5/1/2012: Graduate from nursing school with a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Minimum Experience:

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

Required Certification/License:

• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Certifications/License:
• ACLS and PALS (must be from the American Heart Association)

Preferred Experience:

• Oncology, Hematology

Additional Information:

To protect the health of patients and staff and to comply with new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021. Compliance is a condition of employment.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability

• Posting Date: Nov 19, 2021
• Job Field: Nursing
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day Job