RN III - Urology
City of Hope
Palmdale, CA
Job posting number: #7238560 (Ref:10025884)
Posted: April 24, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $50.85 - $76.28 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join the transformative team atCity 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.
Position Summary:
As a RN III - Urology at City of Hope in Palmdale, you will serve as a vital link between patients and the healthcare system, guiding them through the complex journey of urological care. In addition to providing direct patient care, you will assume the role of a navigator, offering personalized support and assistance to patients and their families at every stage of their urological treatment process. This Nurse will also act as Charge Nurse for our LVN/MA clinic, will oversee patient care coordination, provide clinical guidance to the team, and ensure adherence to protocols and standards, fostering a supportive and efficient healthcare environment. This position is designated for full-time, and our offices are open Monday-Friday from roughly 8:00am-5:00pm (closed weekends and holidays).
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available!
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Patient Assessment and Education: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' urological health, ensuring a thorough understanding of their medical history, symptoms, and treatment preferences. Educate patients and their families about urological conditions, treatment options, and self-care practices, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Care Coordination: Serve as a central point of contact for patients, facilitating communication and coordination between healthcare providers, specialists, and support services. Coordinate appointments, diagnostic tests, consultations, and follow-up care to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.
- Treatment Planning and Support: Collaborate with urologists and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to patients' needs and preferences. Provide emotional support and practical guidance to patients and their families, addressing concerns, managing expectations, and promoting coping strategies throughout the treatment journey.
- Resource Referral: Connect patients with relevant resources, support groups, financial assistance programs, and community services to address their holistic needs and enhance their quality of life. Advocate for patients' access to comprehensive care and supportive services both within City of Hope and in the wider community.
- Documentation and Quality Improvement: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient interactions, assessments, care plans, and outcomes using electronic health records (EHR) systems. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of urological care delivery.
Your qualifications should include:
- Associate degree in nursing
- To be considered for RN III - 3+ years of experience as a RN
- To be considered for RN I - 0-3 years of experience as a RN
- Current California Registered Nurse license
- Current BLS through American Heart Association
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, pleaseclick here.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, pleaseclick here.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $50.85 - $76.28 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
