Registered Nurse, House Resource

City of Hope

Zion, IL

ID: 7311886 (Ref.No. JR-16035)
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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.

The House Resource nurse is responsible for the coordination of all patient care services in the absence of Administration and department leaders. The House Resource nurse also guides personnel in the provision of quality patient care for all age groups. In addition, he/she provides backup support for the clinical area in times of high census or high acuity to ensure high quality care.

The successful candidate:

Assists in guiding personnel in the provision of quality patient care and contributes to the performance evaluations of evening and night staff.

Identifies staff performance problems and provides appropriate counseling, in the absence of nursing leadership on the off-shifts and weekends.
Assesses patient care delivery needs for patient population for all age groups (average age group population includes pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
Effectively coordinates patient care between departments, physicians, and administration.
Provides effective communication between the hospital, nursing administration, stakeholders, patients, families, and outside health care agencies when issues arise.
Informs the department head/manager of staff problems and patient care service issues. Makes all attempts to resolve patient care issues or complaints and escalates as appropriate. Facilitates resolution of customer concerns, in the absence of department leaders. Assists with leader rounding to ensure that patient receives the best care while at the hospital.
Performs efficiently in emergency situations; remaining calm, informing the appropriate persons and ensures documentation of events.
Serves as a resource for staff and provides consultation on patient care & hospital and personnel policies. Able to provide hands-on patient care as needed. Able to access central supply, surgical supply areas, etc. after normal business hours, as needed.
Activates and directs Emergency Codes in the absence of department leaders. Acts as the Administrator on site and Incident Commander in the absence of department leaders.
Determines staffing needs and accountable for staffing at appropriate levels based on HPPD and QuadraMed staffing tools. Able to make decisions regarding staffing and execute on those decisions.
Must be able to work 7a-7p, 3 12's, with weekends and holidays

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing - BSN
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Minimum of 5 years nursing experience; Telemetry/Critical Care experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
ACLS through American Heart Association

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $37.82 - $62.28 / hour

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.

City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.

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