Registered Nurse II, Stem Cell Transplant, PRN

Registered Nurse II, Stem Cell Transplant, PRN

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 RN, Stem Cell Transplant II will provide patient‑centered care to oncology patients across the adult and geriatric spectrum in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will demonstrate a high level of competency across the continuum of malignant hematology and stem cell transplantation, deliver exceptional care across all domains of practice when caring for patients receiving cellular therapies, develop and implement an individualized plan utilizing the nursing process—including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and inspire and guide other qualified patient‑care team members to ensure enhanced patient outcomes through effective communication, collaboration, preceptorship, mentorship, and delegation in the exercise of independent judgment.

The RN will address physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs of the patient and caregiver and coordinate the plan of care with other healthcare professionals, support persons, and all members of the healthcare team.

• Must be able to work PRN nights, 7 p–7 a.
• 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 onboarding of new employees.
• Protects the patient’s dignity, rights, and privacy.
• Assesses the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person.
• Delegates tasks according to the Georgia Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.
• Documents nursing care, implants, and specimens accurately, completely, and legibly.
  
  Collaborates with other disciplines as applicable.
• Maintains required competencies.
• Pursues professional growth and keeps current with technology.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Your qualifications should include:

• Five years of experience in cellular therapy (stem cell transplant and/or immune‑effector cell) or as deemed qualified by cellular therapy leadership.
• Education—BSN required or enrolled within six months of hire and BSN completed within three years from hire date.
• Licensure—Georgia registered nurse license or a registered nurse license from a compact state.
• Certification—Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; an approved American Heart Association training site certification is required upon hire. If the current certification does not meet the guidelines, stakeholders must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and renew every two years. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is also required within 30 days of hire and must be renewed every two years. ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certificate is required upon hire;
  
  exemption with proof of a previous ONS equivalent course or Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) certification is allowed.

City of Hope is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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