Registered Nurse, IR

City of Hope•Zion, IL

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. Part Time, Monday-Thursday, 9:00a-3:00p The successful candidate: Assists physicians by providing pre-procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural care with special procedures in the lab. Accurately & promptly implements physician's orders, scrubs (if trained), circulates, and records all cases performed in the lab, and assists with the immediate recovery of patients. Ensures accurate hand off to recovering area and assists in transferring patients to other hospitals directly from the lab, if necessary. Provides nursing support in other areas as needed and remains competent.

Requirements

Telemetry Skills: Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias and initiate appropriate interventions.
Moderate Sedation Competency: Skilled in monitoring and administering moderate sedation during IR procedures.
Post-Procedure Recovery: Capable of recovering MAC/local patients when PACU is not available.
Education & Licensure: Graduate of an NLNAC or CCNE-accredited School of Nursing and licensed in Illinois.
BLS Certification: Must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
ACLS Certification: Must be obtained upon hire or by the end of the orientation period and maintained while in the position.

Nice To Haves

Ultrasound guided IV insertion/Phlebotomy experience
Oncology Certified (OCN)
Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab
Knowledge of appropriate anatomy, particularly peripheral anatomy
Knowledge of coronary and peripheral blood vessels and blood flow (venous and arterial )

Responsibilities

Assists physicians by providing pre-procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural care with special procedures in the lab.
Accurately & promptly implements physician's orders, scrubs (if trained), circulates, and records all cases performed in the lab, and assists with the immediate recovery of patients.
Ensures accurate hand off to recovering area and assists in transferring patients to other hospitals directly from the lab, if necessary.
Provides nursing support in other areas as needed and remains competent.