Registered Nurse, Outpatient Hematology Clinic and Apheresis PRN

City of Hope•Newnan, GA

About The Position

City of Hope seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing, case management, and disease-management services to patients and families, supporting coordination and management of health needs across the continuum of care. The nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, monitors, implements, and evaluates patient care plans while facilitating optimal quality, clinical, and financial outcomes. The role includes assessing patients’ clinical and life issues and providing professional nursing services in support of physicians through direct and indirect patient care. The successful candidate provides comprehensive oncology nursing care in an outpatient hematology clinic and apheresis setting, including disease management, chemotherapy symptom monitoring, and side-effect management. They educate patients and families, coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues, triage concerns, support follow-up visits, document care in the electronic medical record, coordinate appropriate ancillary services, and perform clinical procedures in accordance with applicable standards and policies. They also contribute to patient satisfaction and help maintain efficient, patient-centered team operations.

Requirements

Current Georgia RN license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN required, or enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire, with completion required within 3 years of hire.
BLS certification required; AHA certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire if not current at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of clinical oncology experience preferred.
ACLS certification preferred; AHA certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) certification preferred.
Biotherapy/Chemotherapy provider certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care, including disease management, chemotherapy symptom monitoring, and side-effect management.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, symptom management, and quality-of-life considerations.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and manage patient care.
Assess patient and caregiver needs, identify health concerns, and communicate critical information to providers.
Triage patient concerns in person and by phone, implement appropriate interventions, and escalate care when needed.
Support follow-up visits by ensuring patients understand treatment recommendations, next steps, and available support services.
Document patient assessments, interventions, education, and care plans accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
Liaise with patients, families, providers, and external healthcare agencies to facilitate continuity of care.
Coordinate ancillary services, including home health support and durable medical equipment when appropriate.
Provide patient education using evidence-based resources and document teaching activities.
Perform clinical nursing procedures in accordance with regulatory standards, facility policies, and nursing best practices, including central line care, medication administration, and procedural support.
Deliver customer service to enhance patient satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
Respond to patient calls, walk-ins, and scheduled appointments while meeting established service standards.
Assist colleagues as needed to support efficient, patient-centered care delivery.