Clinical Nurse III - (Surgical Oncology Nurse/Clinic)

City of Hope•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

City of Hope is hiring a clinic-based registered nurse to support multiple providers caring for complex breast surgery patients across breast oncology, infectious disease, and plastic surgery. In a fast-paced, high-acuity outpatient setting, the nurse coordinates care for patients receiving advanced therapies by explaining treatment plans, monitoring laboratory results, and arranging transfusions as needed. The Clinical Nurse partners with physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to triage patient needs, follow up on orders, provide cross-coverage, and manage in-basket messages to support timely, comprehensive, high-quality care. Preferred clinical experience is in surgical oncology, followed by medical oncology or other outpatient specialties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or master’s degree in nursing.
Three to five years of related experience.
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
National certification must be obtained within three years and maintained thereafter to retain Clinical Nurse III status.
Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification if applicable to the site.
Strong oncology clinical expertise.
Advanced critical thinking and clinical judgment in managing complex patient conditions.
Proficiency interpreting laboratory results and identifying early signs of complications.
Excellent care coordination and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to prioritize, triage, and manage high-volume patient needs.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through in managing orders and in-basket messaging.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach focused on quality and safety.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in surgical oncology is preferred, followed by medical oncology or other outpatient specialties.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for complex breast surgery patients across multiple specialties.
Explain treatment plans and educate patients about complex therapies.
Monitor laboratory results and identify signs of complications.
Arrange transfusions as needed.
Partner with physicians and Advanced Practice Providers to triage patient needs.
Follow up on orders and provide cross-coverage.
Manage in-basket messages and prioritize high-volume patient needs.
Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.