Registered Nurse. PACU/SDS Lead

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. 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 cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Responsible and accountable for coordinating nursing care for optimum patient outcomes. Plans, directs and evaluates overall nursing care in the Surgery Unit. Coordinates the activities in the department and makes staffing assignments. Monitors and educates the nursing staff. Responds to emergency situations as necessary. Accountable for practicing within the defined scope of practice for the Registered Nurse. Commits to providing safe, quality nursing care.

The successful candidate:

• Effectively prioritizes staff and department work such that short and long-term benefits are balanced in day-to-day decision-making and problem solving. Effectively plans resources in order to achieve COH goals, quality care and overall patient satisfaction.
• Identifies patient and staffing problems/needs and sets priorities. Acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.
• Plans, delivers, directs, coordinates and evaluates therapeutic interventions based on needs identified in the assessment process. Documents interventions provided. Supervises care delivery by unlicensed support staff.
• Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in coordinating health care team members, patient care and unit activities. Assists in completion of staff schedules and changes, assures adequate staff available to deliver care. Establishes goals/objectives, prioritizes, anticipates problems and implements plans.
• Investigates the standards of care. Responsible for performance improvement as it relates to nursing. Documents and maintains pertinent statistics relative to nursing. Takes prompt measure to prevent and address performance and behavior problems. Works closely with the unit manager to plan for the unit’s performance improvement activities & address identified unit issues.
• Acts as a resource for effective clinical management. Utilizes the nursing process and has evidence of validation of clinical skills necessary for those activities associated with the care of the patients.
• Identifies emergency situations and independently initiates appropriate action. Uses clinical judgment when issues arise to aid staff in decision making process.
• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate patient care, staffing matrix, patient assignment and emergency situations.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills to support customer relations and communicate with other health care providers, employees, and the public.
• Ability to perform as administrative designee.
• Strong critical thinking skills for optimal staffing and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• BSN required or enrolled in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and BSN completed within 3 years from hire
• Experience with oncology, intensive or emergency care and medical /surgical care desired.
• Current IL state Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Current BLS from American Heart Association
• Minimum of one year of RN charge management experience in the last three years in acute health care setting preferred.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.