Clinical Nurse III - Outpatient Infusion Clinic
City of Hope
Irvine, CA
Posted Jul 27
- Shift
- 10-hour
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Oncology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 10-hour · 4 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Clinic
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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.
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Oncology Infusion Nurse at City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, you are the forefront of providing specialized and compassionate care to patients undergoing chemotherapy. This role is multifaceted, encompassing a range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the well-being of patients and supporting them through their cancer treatment journey.
Read the full posting
As a valued member of the City of Hope nursing team, you play an instrumental role in enhancing the quality of life for cancer patients. Your expertise, empathy, and dedication contribute to creating a supportive and healing environment for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. To learn more about more City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center CLICK HERE.
Monday through Friday – 4/10 hours shifts.
As a successful candidate, you will
Assessing of Patients’ Health Status
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health status before, during, and after chemotherapy infusion sessions. Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and overall response to treatment.
Care Planning and Implementation
Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patients’ unique needs and treatment regimen. Implement nursing interventions in line with established care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Chemotherapy Administration
Administer chemotherapy support to patients and their families regarding the treatment process, potential side effects, and self-care strategies. Offer emotional support, fostering a caring and empathetic environment for patients facing the challenges of cancer.
Coordination of Care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure seamless transitions between various stages of treatment. Schedule and facilitate follow-up appointments, actively participating in the continuity of care.
Management of Side Effects
Assist patients in managing and coping with side effects and complications arising from cancer treatment. Proactively address and alleviate symptoms, collaborating with healthcare providers as needed.
Quality Improvement
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall are provided in the outpatient infusion clinic.
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.
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Requirements
- Patient follow-up care
- Vital signs
- Medical pre-procedure screening
- Chemotherapy administration
- Initial assessment (medical evaluation)
- Emotional support for clients
- Outpatient experience
- Monitoring and managing IVs
Place
- City
- Irvine, CA
- Rent against this pay
- 22% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $136,719/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
- Address
- Irvine, CA 92710, USA
$2,997 median rent against $13,520 a month at $78/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Irvine is a master-planned Orange County city known for top-rated schools, manicured parks, and a family-friendly feel. The Irvine Spectrum Center anchors dining and entertainment, while nearby Newport Beach offers coastal escapes. With major hospital systems and UC Irvine Medical Center, it's a solid SoCal landing spot for nurses seeking suburban comfort and career opportunity.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
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