Resource Nurse - PEDS

City of Hope; California, Duarte (MO, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative healthcare team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives. As a Resource Nurse, you will ensure uninterrupted patient care by providing essential coverage for nursing staff. This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to adapt to various patient needs and environments. You will play a crucial role in maintaining high-quality care and supporting your colleagues while adhering to the organization's ethical standards. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values compassion and teamwork in the fight against serious illnesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Current California RN license is mandatory.
• 3+ years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief coverage for nursing staff during breaks.
• Monitor patient conditions and administer medications.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR 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

The Resource Nurse is a vital part of the healthcare team, dedicated to maintaining continuous and high-quality patient care by providing scheduled breaks and relief coverage for staff nurses. This role ensures that patient care is uninterrupted and that nursing staff can take necessary breaks, maintaining their well-being and productivity. The Resource Nurse will step in to cover various assignments, adapting quickly to different patient care needs and environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Provide relief coverage for meal and rest periods for staff assigned to care for patients
• Ensure seamless continuation of patient care during nurse breaks and absences
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform necessary treatments
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records during relief coverage
• Support nursing staff by addressing immediate patient care needs and resolving any issues that arise during coverage
• Understand and apply the City of Hope Code of Conduct, Code of Organizational Ethics, policies, procedures, performance and quality improvement objectives
  

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Nursing
• Current California RN license
• More than three (3) years related nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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