Collaborate with physicians to assess and treat ICU, medical-surgical, and telemetry patients with complex needs. Manage advanced life-support modalities, invasive monitoring, and complex IV therapies including vasoactive medications.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, a valid Arizona or Compact State RN license, and at least one year of ICU or inpatient experience. Must hold or obtain BLS, ACLS, and ONS chemotherapy/immunotherapy certifications.
Registered Nurse, ICU 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 successful candidate: Collaborates with Physicians to evaluate patient readiness for change in level of care.
Responsible for the assessment, treatment care and education of patients.
Cares for ICU, Medical Surgical, and telemetry patients as necessary.
Ability to conduct risk assessment, prevention and treatment of pressure injury Ability to interpret and operate cardiac and other invasive and noninvasive monitors, recognize normal/abnormal rhythms/trends, and institute appropriate interventions.
Care for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients.
Initiate and maintain complex IV therapy, including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines.
Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e.
BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure- based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors.
Ability to care for patients with IV lines, arterial lines, central lines, ports, chest tubes, pleural catheters, tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal tubes.
Maintenance and care of patients with an ostomy/ileostomy and urostomy.
Care for, assess and monitor patients with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) and epidural catheters.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of chemotherapeutic/immunotherapeutic agents.
Must be able to work 3 12's, 7:00a-7:30p Qualifications Your qualifications should include: 1 year experience in ICU/Inpatient Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification- an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training site, American Safety & Health Institute, or Red Cross BLS certification is required upon hire.
If their current certification does not meet the guidelines, employees will have (30) days from the date of hire to acquire attend an onsite initial BLS course and will be required to renew every two years.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification-employees 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 Administration Card within 6 months of hire and renewal every two years.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Each of us at City of Hope believes in and is dedicated to turning hope into reality.
Every researcher, nurse, doctor, administrative professional or IT specialist brings his or her unique creativity and talent to the fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
Whether your interest is in the clinical, business, science or support service area, at City of Hope you will collaborate with the best and brightest colleagues, be challenged by engaging tasks and impact the lives of many people.
