Per Diem Nurse - Infusion Clinic

City of Hope; Greenwich Village (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Hope's Infusion Clinic in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Registered Nurse for per diem 8-hour shifts (Mon-Fri 8:00am–5:30pm). Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, patient education, and care coordination.

Qualified candidates hold a California RN license, BLS, and ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card. RN III (3+ years) earns $69.40/hr; RN I (<3 years) earns $66.11/hr.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• RN III with 3+ years of RN experience; per diem rate $69.40/hr.
• If less than 3 years as RN, consider RN I at $66.11/hr.
• Current California RN license.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Valid ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' health status and develop care plans.
• Administer chemotherapy and other meds per regimens.
• Monitor vital signs during infusions and respond to changes.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and side effects.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team for follow-up and supportive services.
• Assist in managing chemotherapy-related side effects.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Chemotherapy safety

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in nursing

California RN license

BLS through American Heart Association

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card

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 Registered Nurse to join our Infusion Clinic in Thousand Oaks (425 Haaland Dr, Suite 101, Thousand Oaks, 91361). In this vital role, you will focus on the delivery of chemotherapy and comprehensive care to cancer patients, providing support, education, and a compassionate touch throughout their treatment journey. This opportunity is for per diem, 8-hour shifts. There is a 1 shift per week minimum requirement for per diem. This clinic is open Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning:Assess patients' health status, develop individualized care plans, and implement evidence-based care protocols to ensure the best outcomes.
• Chemotherapy Administration:Administer chemotherapy and other medications to patients according to prescribed treatment regimens, ensuring safe and effective delivery.
• Vital Signs Monitoring:Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and symptoms during infusion treatments, promptly recognizing and responding to any changes or adverse reactions.
• Patient Education and Support:Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families, empowering them to understand their treatment options, side effects, and self-care measures.
• Coordination of Care:Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, follow-up appointments, and supportive services, ensuring a seamless and holistic patient experience.
• Management of Side Effects:Assist patients in managing side effects and complications arising from cancer treatment, offering proactive support and interventions.

Your qualifications should include:

• Associate degree in nursing
• RN III - 3+ years of experience as a RN, per diem flat rate $69.40/hr
• If having less than 3 years of experience as a RN, will be considered as RN I, per diem flat rate $66.11/hr
• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• A valid ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card

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.

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