Procedure Registered Nurse

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 outpatients and inpatients through the nursing process and through collaboration with the patient, their family/caregivers and other health care professionals. Provides leadership to non-licensed staff by setting an example of excellence. Supervises care delivery of clinical support staff (patient care technicians).

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:00p including rotating call to cover emergency procedures after hours.

Patient Assessment and Communication

• Conduct ongoing holistic patient assessments for all imaging modalities.

• Inform physicians and healthcare professionals of any changes in patient conditions.

• Adjust treatment plans as necessary based on multidisciplinary care plans.

• Establish and manage IV and port access.

• Collaborate with other clinical departments to ensure cohesive patient care.

Therapeutic Interventions

• Plan, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate therapeutic interventions based on patient needs.

• Document all provided interventions accurately.

• Support Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, and Mammography teams during procedures.

• Administer conscious sedation and provide patient follow-up as directed by the Radiologist.

• Perform post-procedure anesthesia and sedation recovery as needed.

Patient and Family Education

• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment side effects, health promotion, and post-procedure care.

• Offer support and reassurance to ensure informed decisions about therapeutic plans.

• Assist in maintaining efficient patient flow through scheduling support.

Compliance and Improvement

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agency standards.

• Participate in the development, review, and updating of policies and procedures.

• Actively engage in departmental performance improvement initiatives.

Medication Reconciliation

• Gather allergy information and reconcile medications with patients or family members.

• Communicate medication details to other healthcare providers.

• Verify and document physician orders.

• Administer prescribed medications safely and evaluate their outcomes.

Special Projects and On-Call Duty

• Participate in special projects as assigned by the department Director.

• Cover on-call duty on a rotational basis.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Current Georgia RN license from an accredited college

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

• Current BLS

• Current ACLS preferred

• 1-3 years RN experience in a bedside care setting

• Oncology and/or Medical Imaging experience preferred

• Recent ICU and/or OR experience preferred

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

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information

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