Registered Nurse, Stem Cell/ICU
On-siteZion, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and document care for hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant, and ambulatory care patients, including those who are hemodynamically compromised or mechanically ventilated. Initiate and maintain complex IV therapy, thrombolytic administration, and vasoactive medications while managing less invasive life-support modalities like BiPAP and arterial pressure monitors. Direct patient care technicians and assist with special procedures for autologous and allogeneic transplant patients, stem cell collection, and ECP treatments. Attend In-House Code Blue and Rapid Response calls as required, recognizing cardiac arrhythmias and notifying physicians immediately. Work 7a-7p shifts in a 3-12 schedule at City of Hope's Los Angeles campus, supporting the organization's mission to make hope a reality for those touched by cancer and diabetes.
Required Qualifications
- Critical Care/telemetry experience or telemetry competency within 6 months of hire
- Critical Care experience or completes in-house critical care courses 12 months of hire
- Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing
- Oncology Certification through ONCC when eligible or 6 oncology CE every year (18 oncology CE total every 3 years) for the Oncology Commission Cancer cycle
- Telemetry - Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions
- BLS certification upon hire and maintained in position
- ACLS certification upon hire and maintained in position
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified within 6 months for experienced RN - 12 months for new RN's
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)certification within 6 months of hire and maintained in position
- Must be able to work 7a-7p, 3 12's
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