Registered Nurse I - Stem Cell

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. 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 cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Directs the care of the patient through the nursing process and through collaboration with the patient, their family and other health care professionals. Provides leadership to non-licensed staff by setting an example of excellence.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work FT; 12 hour shifts.

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the care of patients across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by Patient Care Technicians and other members of the healthcare team.

• Adheres to the hospital and department infection control policies including but not limited to hand hygiene, asepsis, isolation practice, and employee health practice.

• Effectively communicates with peers to resolve conflict.

• Assists in the on-boarding of new stakeholders.

• Protects the patient’s dignity, rights, and privacy.

• Assesses the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.

• Delegate tasks according to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.

• Document nursing care, implants, and specimens accurately, completely, and legibly.

• Collaborate with other disciplines as applicable.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• 1-3 years of recent Cellular Therapy experience (Stem Cell Transplant and/or Immune Effector Cell), or as deemed qualified by Cellular Therapy Leadership or completion of CTCA-COH Cellular Therapy Training Program and Orientation

• Education-BSN required or enrolled within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date

• Licensure-Georgia Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site certification is required upon hire. If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders will have (30) days from the date of hire to attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years. See specific role for any additional requirements.

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification Stakeholders will have thirty (30) days from the date of hire to acquire American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification and will need to be renewed every two years. Will not be allowed to provide ACLS for patients independently until AHA ACLS cards are obtained.

• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certificate is required upon hire. Exempt with proof of previous ONS equivalent course or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification.

Preferred

• Experience-Inpatient chemotherapy administration. Malignant hematology experience. Cellular Therapy experience (Stem Cell Transplant and/or Immune Effector Cell)

• Certification- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN), Any Magnet Recognized Certification

• Special Skills- Oncology

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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