Registered Nurse, Infusion

City of Hope • Zion, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 1 year of hospital or clinical setting as an RN
• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE school of Nursing
• State of Illinois Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained in position.
• Oncology Certification through ONCC when eligible or 6 oncology CE every year (18 oncology CE total every 3 years) for the Oncology Commission Cancer cycle.
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Course certified within 6-12 weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical and surgical patients requiring infusion therapy of all ages.
• Directly guides the care delivered by the patient care partners.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of chemotherapeutic agents and medications
• Ability to assess and recognize normal/abnormal responses to treatments and institute appropriate interventions
• Demonstrates skills to assess and intervene in life-threatening situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree