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City of Hope

RN III - Radiation Oncology

City of Hope, Torrance, California, United States, 90504


Join the transformative team at

City 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.City of Hope is listed #5 among Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer Care.We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity to join City of Hope as a

Radiation Oncology Nurse (RN)

at our Torrance Community Practice. In this vital role, you will provide specialized care in our outpatient clinic, working closely with a dedicated team that includes two Radiation Oncologists and a fellow RN. Your contributions will be instrumental in delivering top-tier care to our patients, supporting complex treatment plans, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and satisfaction in a collaborative and compassionate environment. This position is perfect for a dynamic and motivated RN looking to make a significant impact in the field of radiation oncology.As a successful candidate, you will:Support providers with consults and follow-ups.Perform patient education.Start IVs for CT simulations with contrast, coordinate chemotherapy.Triage patient concerns related to their radiation therapy treatments and care related questions on side effects and wound care.Help support the patient's health literacy by providing patient education and answering clinical questions related to their care plan.Assist in coordinating PEG tube placement and dental clearance for head and neck patients.Assist in the radiation oncology care plan for cardiac devices.Navigate the patient and caregivers through any barriers to care to aid in providing timely treatment, be a liaison working with other service lines e.g., financial counsellors, social services, transportation.Support the patient and caregivers in quality-of-life goals and survivorship.Act as a liaison between research team and rad onc team for clinical trial patients, including identifying patients for precision medicine, genetic and available trials.Additional Information:Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for full-time employees.8-hour shift, Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5pm).Overtime will be required 1-2 days per week.QualificationsYour qualifications should include:Associate degree in nursing.3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse.Current California Registered Nurse license.Current BLS through American Heart Association.Preferred qualifications:Two (2) years of experience in a physician's office or hospital.One (1) year radiation oncology experience.One year oncology and chemo administration experience preferred.Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please

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