RN III - Surgical Oncology

City of Hope; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to support patients undergoing breast and gynecologic oncology surgery. You will coordinate pre- and post-operative care, provide clinical guidance and education, and serve as a patient advocate within a collaborative outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and thorough documentation in the EMR to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a RN.
• Current BLS through American Heart Association.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and telephone triage skills (preferred).
• Experience with patient education, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration (preferred).
• Oncology nursing experience, particularly in breast or gynecologic oncology (preferred).
• Experience supporting patients through surgical procedures and post‑operative recovery (preferred).
• Experience with patient navigation and coordinating complex care plans (preferred).
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support and coordination for patients undergoing breast and gynecologic oncology surgical procedures.
• Support patients throughout pre‑operative and post‑operative phases of care, including preparation, recovery guidance, and follow‑up.
• Conduct telephone triage, assess patient concerns, provide clinical guidance, and coordinate follow‑up with physicians and the care team.
• Facilitate new patient introductions and consultations, helping patients understand the care team, treatment process, and resources.
• Document patient interactions, clinical assessments, education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.

Job description

Position Overview

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.

The Registered Nurse will work closely with physicians specializing in breast and gynecologic surgical oncology, providing comprehensive nursing support and coordination for patients throughout their surgical experience. This role will serve as an important clinical resource and point of contact for patients, helping them navigate their care from initial consultation through pre‑operative preparation, post‑operative recovery, and ongoing follow‑up.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, proactive, and compassionate nurse who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and understands the importance of providing both clinical guidance and emotional support to patients and their families.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Provide nursing support and coordination for patients undergoing breast and gynecologic oncology surgical procedures.
• Support patients throughout the pre‑operative and post‑operative phases of care, including preparation, recovery guidance, and follow‑up.
• Conduct telephone triage, assess patient concerns, provide clinical guidance, and coordinate appropriate follow‑up with physicians and the care team.
• Facilitate new patient introductions and consultations, helping patients understand the care team, treatment process, and available resources.
• Provide ongoing patient and family education regarding diagnoses, surgical procedures, pre‑operative instructions, post‑operative care, and recovery expectations.
• Serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping patients navigate their cancer care journey.
• Coordinate care across physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary services, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Identify patient needs and connect individuals and families with appropriate clinical, educational, and supportive care resources.
• Monitor patient progress, address clinical concerns, and elevate issues to the appropriate provider when necessary.
• Promote continuity of care through proactive communication, follow‑up, and patient engagement.
• Document patient interactions, clinical assessments, education, and care coordination activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with the broader oncology team to ensure a seamless, compassionate, and high‑quality patient experience.

Your qualifications should include:

• Associate degree in nursing
• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a RN
• Current BLS through American Heart Association
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and telephone triage skills (preferred)
• Experience with patient education, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration (preferred)
• Oncology nursing experience, particularly in breast or gynecologic oncology (preferred)
• Experience supporting patients through surgical procedures and post‑operative recovery (preferred)
• Experience with patient navigation and coordinating complex care plans (preferred)
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification (preferred)

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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