Resource Nurse - Hematology (4 East)

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

The Hematology unit provides comprehensive care to patients with hematologic malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. In addition, the unit also specializes in managing patients undergoing CAR T therapy and those participating in clinical research trials. The unit is equipped to diagnose, treat, and manage various blood-related cancers through a multidisciplinary approach that involves medical oncologists, hematologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. This opportunity is for 8-hour shifts (4 shifts per week) and designated for the day shift, with a 9:00am start time. This position is also eligible for weekend differential up to $15.60/hr.

The Resource Nurse is a vital part of the healthcare team, dedicated to maintaining continuous and high-quality patient care by providing scheduled breaks and relief coverage for staff nurses. This role ensures that patient care is uninterrupted and that nursing staff can take necessary breaks, maintaining their well-being and productivity. The Resource Nurse will step in to cover various assignments, adapting quickly to different patient care needs and environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Provide relief coverage for meal and rest periods for staff assigned to care for patients
• Ensure seamless continuation of patient care during nurse breaks and absences
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform necessary treatments
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records during relief coverage
• Support nursing staff by addressing immediate patient care needs and resolving any issues that arise during coverage
• Understand and apply the City of Hope Code of Conduct, Code of Organizational Ethics, policies, procedures, performance and quality improvement objectives