Job Posting for Clinical Nurse II - Operating Room at Operating Room - City of Hope Careers
About City of Hope
City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.
City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Position Summary
The registered professional nurse integrates and practices according to the City of Hope Professional Practice Model to deliver care service excellence. In alignment with City of Hope mission and values, the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services vision and mission, and with continuous focus on the patient, family and community, carries out the nursing process, coordinates interdisciplinary care planning, documents according to standards, including validation of the patient and caregiver’s understanding of the plan of care and expected outcomes. The nurse is a change agent, committed to lifelong learning, professional development and embodiment of City of Hope organizational mission and values, and the values and ethos of the profession of nursing.
Key Responsibilities include:
Understands and applies the City of Hope Code of Conduct, Code of Organizational Ethics, policies, procedures, performance and quality improvement objectives, promotion of a culture of service excellence, attendance, safety, environmental and infection control guidelines. Maintains integrity and confidentiality.
Accepts the tenets of professional nursing practice and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships (Manthey, 1969, 2014; Kouloroutis 2004, 2009; O’Rourke, 2013)
The City of Hope Quality of Life Model (Ferrell prc.coh.org)
Demonstrates advanced beginner competency in the application of the nursing process according to the Role Based Practice model:
Assessment
Diagnosis / condition
Plan of care
Intervention
Evaluation
Teach / Inform
Dynamic interaction (circularity) among steps a – f
Assess patient level of stability and interrelatedness of direct and indirect RN provided care / dose of care
Care Coordination
Demonstrates professional practice which supports the delivery of care excellence, extraordinary outcomes for our patients, families and communities, and fosters collaboration and teamwork to achieve positive working relationships with all nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, allied health and support staff members, with attention to self-care and healthy work / life balance.
Demonstrates advanced beginner understanding of the overall plan of care and coordinates the nursing plan of care
Consults and collaborates with other disciplines to modify the plan of care as necessary and to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes
Assists members of the health care team with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
Administers and controls medications and infusions, including narcotics, chemotherapy and biologic therapies, blood component transfusions, etc.
The professional registered nurse maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Education / Patient , family, community and self
Demonstrates advanced beginner level assessment of patient and family, including a basic assessment of healthcare literacy and identification of factors within the domains of City of Hope Quality of Life model, which may impact the patient’s ability to comprehend and internalize patient education. The professional registered nurse intervenes to facilitate understanding, address and minimize or eliminate barriers and to provide patient – centered education which is accessible and meaningful to the patient.
The professional registered nurse
Employs the teach back method to validate the patient’s understanding of education.
Includes the designated caregiver in the patient / family education.
Is encouraged to recognize that we are part of many communities and, as a professional role responsibility, to participate in the education of our communities about health, wellness, prevention and continuum of care issues relevant to the communities.
Uses evidence-based practice and best available research to inform practice
Enhances professional growth and development
Participates in unit based projects and activities, staff meetings, councils, work teams
Reviews current literature, attends educational programs, workshops and in-services
Actively participates in shared decision-making / participative leadership through councils, committees, work teams, task forces, and unit-based practice councils.
The professional registered nurse is committed to lifelong learning, and as such, is encouraged to continually pursue education, both formal and informal, to achieve and exceed the minimum expected level of education for the professional registered nurse (the Bachelor’s degree). The registered professional nurse is also required by California state law to attend continuing professional education to maintain licensure and City of Hope encourages nurses to pursue all venues of nursing and other intellectual enrichment.
Leadership
May precept new RNs and nursing students in exemplary professional practice
Mentors and coaches new and existing RN staff and ancillary support staff
May functions in Charge RN role
Strives to provide excellence in patient and staff experience
Documentation
Uses systems, electronic and other documentation according to standards and organizational policy and procedure to ensure and maintain an accurate record of nursing care.
Effectively uses and applies information technology to give and receive information (e.g. email, basic Microsoft Office applications, LMS (learning management systems) access, information on Share point or other web-based applications).
Maintains professional portfolio, per clinical ladder requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Basic education, experience, and skills required for consideration:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
One – two years related experience or after successful completion of role of CN I (typically for 12 months).
*For Perioperative Services Only: Formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Required Certification/Licensure:
Current California RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
ACLS through American Heart Association
Preferred education, experience, and skills:
Bilingual preferred
1 year of perioperative experience
Additional Information:
As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
Shift: Day 12 hours
Job Status: Full-Time 36 hours
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
Certification pay may apply
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.
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