RN III - Surgical Oncology

City of Hope•Thousand Oaks, CA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works closely with physicians specializing in breast and gynecologic surgical oncology, providing comprehensive nursing support and coordination for patients throughout their surgical experience. The role serves as an important clinical resource and point of contact, helping patients navigate care from initial consultation through pre-operative preparation, post-operative recovery, and ongoing follow-up. The position is suited to an experienced, proactive, and compassionate nurse who thrives in a collaborative outpatient environment and provides both clinical guidance and emotional support to patients and their families.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current California Registered Nurse license.
Minimum of three years of experience as a registered nurse.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and telephone triage skills.
Experience with patient education, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Oncology nursing experience, particularly in breast or gynecologic oncology.
Experience supporting patients through surgical procedures and post-operative recovery.
Experience with patient navigation and coordinating complex care plans.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing support and coordination for patients undergoing breast and gynecologic oncology surgical procedures.
Support patients throughout pre-operative and post-operative care, including preparation, recovery guidance, and follow-up.
Conduct telephone triage, assess patient concerns, provide clinical guidance, and coordinate appropriate follow-up with physicians and the care team.
Facilitate new patient introductions and consultations, helping patients understand the care team, treatment process, and available resources.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, surgical procedures, pre-operative instructions, post-operative care, and recovery expectations.
Serve as a patient advocate and resource, helping patients navigate their cancer care journey.
Coordinate care across physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary services, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Identify patient needs and connect individuals and families with appropriate clinical, educational, and supportive care resources.
Monitor patient progress, address clinical concerns, and escalate issues to the appropriate provider when necessary.
Promote continuity of care through proactive communication, follow-up, and patient engagement.
Accurately document patient interactions, clinical assessments, education, and care coordination activities in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with the broader oncology team to ensure a seamless, compassionate, and high-quality patient experience.