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ID #8329445
State California
City Upland
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source City of Hope
Showed 2021-01-18
Date 2021-01-19
Deadline 2021-03-20
Category Et cetera
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RN - Float, Full time

California, Upland, 91784 Upland USA

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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. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, Practice Management, provides professional nursing care for City of Hope patients at various Community Practice locations. The Float Pool Nurse exercises skill proper clinical judgment to provide quality, safe, efficient care to City of Hope oncology patients. Key Responsibilities: Greets patients and escorts them to a treatment chair or bed

Assists physician in preparing for minor procedures

Provides general nursing care to patients; administers and controls narcotics, prescribed medications, mixes and administers chemotherapy treatments in accordance with nursing standards.

Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician and records in EMR; administers prescribed medications as directed

Updates patient chart utilizing EMR

Oversees infusion appointment bookings and ensures emergency situations are scheduled appropriately; maintains timely flow of patients.

Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.

Instructs patient and family regarding treatment medications, side effects and gives instruction on how to alleviate systems

Telephone prescription requests to pharmacy or utilizes electronic transmission of prescriptions in EMR

Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA, CLIA and COLA regulations

Follows all OSHA guidelines to minimize exposure to blood borne pathogens

Communicates physician referral requests to staff via EMR for necessary processing

Ensures proper insurance authorization prior to treatment

Performs patient education when appropriate

Replenishes supplies, stocks and cleans infusion rooms and manages pharmaceutical supplies

Oversees infusion room and medical assistant’s preparation of infusion room, including re-stocking of treatment areas.

Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

Follows established CCSMG policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental and infection control guidelines.

Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining patient confidentiality

Arranges for all biohazardous waste pick-up

Attends annual CPR, OSHA, CLIA and COLA training programs

Attends all regular staff meetings

Adheres to all documentation guidelines as instructed by Practice Administrator and Clinical Director and provides accurate documentation in the patient’s electronic medical record.

Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Clinical Director, Practice Administrator or the physician

Utilizes leadership skills in overseeing and assisting other members of the health care team to prioritize and resolve issues

Demonstrates a level of professional practice that supports the delivery of appropriated care and positive working relationships.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with supervision

Working knowledge of managed care basics

Good verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with other departments.

Ability to travel to multiple City of Hope locations within region required

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

QualificationsPosition Qualifications: Minimum Education: Registered Nurse degree

Training in specialty specific nursing care

Minimum Experience:

Minimum of two years of experience in a physician office or hospital.

Minimum of one-year oncology & chemo administration.

Experience with managed care, Medicare and Medi-Cal population

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Req. Certification/Licensure:

Current and valid California Registered Nurse Licensure

Current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred Experience:

Chemo mixing experience

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience

Additional Information:

2 Per Diem positions available

This position is a float nurse position between our community clinics

in Corona and Upland.

8 hours, up to 24 hours a week.

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.

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