Registered Nurse - Dialysis (ctca)

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Dialysis

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 the dialysis patient through the nursing process and through collaboration with the Outset medical team, patient, their family and other health care professionals.

The successful candidate:

• Work PRN, As Needed

• Assess the needs of the patient through a holistic approach on an ongoing basis. Provide information to physicians and other health care professionals of any changes in patient condition. Adjust treatment based on multidisciplinary plan of care.

• Plan, deliver, direct, coordinate and evaluate therapeutic interventions based on needs identified in the assessment process. Document interventions provided. Supervise care delivery by unlicensed support staff.

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• Provide patient/family education (in regards to disease process, side effects of treatment and health promotion) as well as support and reassurance, ensuring an informed decision is being made regarding the individuals therapeutic plan and documents according to department standard.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and accrediting agencies. Participate in the development, review and updating of policies and procedures. Actively participate in the Performance Improvement plan of the unit.

• Obtain patient medical history and medication information and document appropriately in the patient’s medical record. Verify and note physician orders. Provide safe delivery of prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate the outcomes in a timely manner.

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

• BLS (Obtain AHA certification within 30 days of hire)

• ACLS (Obtain AHA certification within 30 days of hire)

• Dialysis and/or Oncology 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