Clinical Nurse III - Endoscopy & Operating Room (Hybrid)

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unit differential up to $5.20/hr

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a skilled Clinical Nurse for the Endoscopy Department. This full-time role offers 10-hour day shifts with a potential unit differential of up to $5.20/hr. The nurse will support ERCP, bronchoscopy, and other procedures, ensuring patient safety, education, and comfort.

Ideal candidates hold a CA RN license, BSN or higher, and 3+ years RN experience with perioperative training. BLS/ACLS/PALS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing required; if ADN, BSN within 3 years.
• Current California RN license.
• Minimum of three years related experience as an RN.
• 1-year perioperative experience or perioperative nursing course completed before or within 6 months.
• BLS CPR (American Heart Association).
• ACLS (American Heart Association).
• PALS (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Endoscopic procedure assistance and nursing care during ERCP, bronchoscopies, colonoscopies, cystoscopies, laparoscopies, laryngoscopies, mediastinoscopies, thoracoscopies, and upper endoscopy.
• Advocate for patient safety and comfort; monitor vitals and administer meds.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and technologists.
• Maintain infection control protocols and sterile environment.
• Document patient condition, medications, and any complications.
• Educate patients and families about pre- and post-operative care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Education for patients/families

Education

BSN or higher

California RN license

3+ years RN experience

Perioperative nursing training

Job description

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 is seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our exceptional team in the Endoscopy Department. As a Clinical Nurse, you will be an integral part of a specialized team that performs a wide range of endoscopic procedures critical to diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. City of Hope is dedicated to transforming the future of healthcare through innovative research and exceptional patient care. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. This opportunity is for full-time, 10-hour shifts, and day shifts (7:00am shift start time). This position is also eligible for a unit differential up to $5.20/hr additional. Call is required for this position (weekday, weekend, and holiday).

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Endoscopic Procedure Assistance: Provide expert nursing care and support during various endoscopic procedures, including but not limited to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, colonoscopies, cystoscopies, laparoscopies, laryngoscopies, mediastinoscopies, thoracoscopies, and upper endoscopy.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patients' well-being by ensuring their safety, comfort, and understanding of the procedures. Monitor vital signs, administer medications as necessary, and provide emotional support throughout the process.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, anesthesiologists, and technologists, to ensure seamless patient care and the highest standards of clinical excellence.
• Infection Control: Implement and adhere to strict infection control protocols to maintain a sterile and safe environment for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete medical records, documenting the patient's condition, medications administered, and any complications during or after the procedure.
• Education: Stay current on the latest advancements in endoscopy and nursing practices, and provide education to patients and their families regarding pre-operative and post-operative care.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required. If ADN only, must obtain BSN within three years of hire or transfer.
• Current California RN license
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience as a RN
• Requirement of 1-year perioperative experience or a formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
• ACLS through American Heart Association
• PALS through American Heart Association

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.