About City of Hope

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6,000 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.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Supervisor is responsible for management functions related to the delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care in a dynamic clinical oncology setting. Provides oncology nursing care within scope of license in collaboration with the interdisciplinary leadership team. Professional practice as a health team member is defined by departmental policies with institutional approval. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and patient education, combining the qualities of both nursing and medicine. Acts as a patient advocate in all ethical and legal aspects.

Supervises and directs staff and functions in the unit while maintaining clinical nursing practice skills and unit specific expertise. Specific duties include managing Human Resources. directing patient care activities. monitoring unit budgets. and participating on departmental and medical center wide performance improvement projects. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients and others.

Supervises RNs, LVNs, M.A’s and other clinical staff within the clinical location. Partners with the Nurse Manager on staffing including hiring, making work assignments, coaching, training, evaluating job performance and clinical competencies, and administering disciplinary actions, as appropriate. Actively participates with peers, subordinates, supervisors and operational leadership in constructive problem solving, quality improvement and managing the day-to-day operations of network site. In absence of nurse manager works with operational leadership to ensure and facilitate operations in all areas. Contributes to quality improvement initiatives, and corrective actions required to address regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

· Utilizes the City of Hope nursing process in promoting best clinical practice.

· Works with Practice Leadership to develop solutions and systems to meet/exceed budgetary growth and targets.

· Monitors and audits the purchasing of all clinical equipment and supplies.

· Integral member of the management team, leading initiatives on employee engagement, staff development, etc.

· Assists in developing methods and systems for provision of nursing care and overall department operations.

· Maintains open lines of communication with the physician and multidisciplinary health team regarding patient information.

· Works with the Nursing Director to develop and implement staff education activities; Coaches staff and partners with the Director to counsel staff on behavior and clinical issues.

· Ensures that employees provide services that are accurate, reliable, courteous and timely.

· Supports and promotes the efforts of all care providers to deliver quality care.

· Assists Nurse Director with site onboarding, orientation and ongoing competency assessment for clinical staff (NP, RN, LVN)

· Coordinates site onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency assessment for Medical Assistants.

· Supervises clinical staff in the delivery of quality care, treatment and service delivery by serving as a role model.

· Works in collaboration with Nurse Manager to ensure that all professional and regulatory standards are met and maintained.

· Ensures that all professional and regulatory standards are met and maintained.

· Promotes collaboration and teamwork among all members of the health care team.

· Effectively communicates with all customers and team members to meet organization goals and customer services expectations.

· Ensures the efficient and effective use of resources.

· Participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting patient care and departmental needs.

· Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops.

· Attends and participates in meetings.

Basic education, experience and skill required for consideration:

· If hired before January 1, 2020; Graduate from nursing school with a diploma, Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.If hired after January 1, 2020, Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in nursing is required.

· Three year’s experience as a Registered Nurse .

Required Certification/Licensure:

· Current California Registered Nurse License

· Current BLS certification from American Heart Association

· ONS Chemo/Bio Certificate (or obtain within 6 months of hire) or other relevant certification

· OCN certification (or to be obtained within 1 year of hire)

Preferred education experience and skills:

· Master’s degree in nursing

Additional Information:

Monday – Friday, 8/5

Pay Range: $52.19 - $87.16

· The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

· As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

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.