Clinical Nurse IV - Outpatient Oncology Clinic

City of Hope•Corona, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. City of Hope in Corona is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Clinical Nurse IV to join our outpatient oncology team. This role is responsible for coordinating comprehensive care for medical oncology and infusion patients, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality, patient-centered services across the continuum of care. The Clinical Nurse IV will assist in care coordination, provide patient education regarding treatment plans and symptom management, and oversee referrals and authorization processes to support timely access to services. This nurse will manage in-basket messages and triage non-emergent patient calls, applying advanced clinical judgment to assess needs and facilitate appropriate interventions. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, a social worker, and the nurse manager, the Clinical Nurse IV serves as a clinical resource and leader in the outpatient setting. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical expertise in oncology, great time management and critical thinking along with exceptional communication skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced environment. As a successful candidate, you will: Strong oncology and infusion knowledge (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy) Symptom assessment and management skills Ability to recognize and escalate urgent/emergent conditions appropriately Solid understanding of treatment plans and supportive care needs Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care Knowledge of referral processes and authorization oversight Ability to streamline communication between providers, patients, and support services Strong follow-through to ensure continuity of care Skilled in telephone triage and non-emergent call management Advanced clinical judgment and prioritization skills Ability to manage high-volume in-basket messaging efficiently and safely Sound decision-making under pressure Clear, compassionate patient education skills Ability to explain complex oncology treatments in understandable terms Strong written communication for documentation and electronic messaging Professional collaboration with physicians, social workers, and leadership Serves as a clinical resource for staff Demonstrates initiative and accountability Ability to mentor or guide less experienced nurses Strong organizational and time-management skills Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes Proficiency with EMR systems (in-basket management) Familiarity with outpatient clinic workflows Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards Schedule: Monday – Friday 745am – 4:15pm

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in nursing is required.
Current California RN license.
Minimum of three (3) years related experience, preferred background in oncology nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
ONS Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy Certificate or Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy Certificate (Must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
Current National certification, must be maintained to retain CN IV status (effective February 22, 2022).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and empathetic demeanor.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Nice To Haves

Strong oncology and infusion knowledge (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy)
Symptom assessment and management skills
Ability to recognize and escalate urgent/emergent conditions appropriately
Solid understanding of treatment plans and supportive care needs
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care
Knowledge of referral processes and authorization oversight
Ability to streamline communication between providers, patients, and support services
Strong follow-through to ensure continuity of care
Skilled in telephone triage and non-emergent call management
Advanced clinical judgment and prioritization skills
Ability to manage high-volume in-basket messaging efficiently and safely
Sound decision-making under pressure
Clear, compassionate patient education skills
Ability to explain complex oncology treatments in understandable terms
Strong written communication for documentation and electronic messaging
Professional collaboration with physicians, social workers, and leadership
Serves as a clinical resource for staff
Demonstrates initiative and accountability
Ability to mentor or guide less experienced nurses
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes
Proficiency with EMR systems (in-basket management)
Familiarity with outpatient clinic workflows
Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards

Responsibilities

Coordinating comprehensive care for medical oncology and infusion patients
Assist in care coordination
Provide patient education regarding treatment plans and symptom management
Oversee referrals and authorization processes to support timely access to services
Manage in-basket messages
Triage non-emergent patient calls
Serve as a clinical resource and leader in the outpatient setting
Streamline communication between providers, patients, and support services
Ensure continuity of care
Manage high-volume in-basket messaging efficiently and safely
Serve as a clinical resource for staff
Mentor or guide less experienced nurses