Job Description

RN - Outpatient Clinic (FT)

Cancer care is all we do

Hope in healing

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), part of City of Hope, takes a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support patients’ quality of life by offering therapies designed to help them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard® of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients, and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated. This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.

Job Description:

Job Overview

To demonstrate support of the hospital mission and vision by providing nursing, case management/disease management services to clients and families to help in the coordination and management of individuals’ health needs through the full continuum, as needed. The Centers Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to assess, coordinate, plan, monitor, implement and evaluate the patient’s plan of care while ensuring and facilitating the achievement of optimal quality, clinical and financial outcomes. Performs assessment of clinical and life issues for the patients of CTCA. Provides professional nursing services in support of the physician, in the direct and indirect care of patients.

Provides disease management with an understanding of oncology, chemotherapy and the side effects, is able to monitor and address symptoms. Works with patients and families to provide an understanding of their disease, their treatment plans, and address patient quality of life issues. Documents assessment and interventions entered in a timely manner in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with, and supports provider team with daily assistance in managing and coordinating patient care. Evaluates and assesses health issues presented by patients and their caregivers and communicates pertinent and necessary issues to the physician.

Effectively and efficiently triages patient medical issues either in person or by telephone. Intervenes appropriately with use of orders and/or consultation with the interdisciplinary health care team. Provides professional nursing services to address patient’s health and other related issues in cooperation with other clinical and clerical team members.

Meets patients at follow-up appointment and supports the physician to ensure patient has all information to make informed decisions regarding treatment and how to access all ancillary services appropriately. Documents timely and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.

Works as a part of the team as a resource to facilitate communication and services between physicians, patients, families and other healthcare team members including external health care agencies, to facilitate the plan of care, including home services and medical equipment if needed. Provides patient education, utilizing appropriate resources to meet the needs of the patient and documents education in SCM.

Performs tasks as outlined in facility policies and procedures, as required by regulating agencies and according to best nursing practices, including but not limited to central line care, patient education, procedure assist and medication administration.

Works as a part of the health care team to provide excellent customer service to increase patient satisfaction and retention. Works to achieve positive outcomes and resolution of variances. Covers for other members of the team to ensure efficient delivery of service to the patient. Receives and returns patient calls, and provides care for drop-ins and appointments, in a timely manner in accordance with hospital "turn-around time" goals.

Skills, Education and Additional Information

  •  Current Georgia RN license from an accredited college
  •  BSN required or enrolled in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and completed within 3
  • years of date of hire
  •  1 year clinical oncology experience preferred
  •  BLS certification required. ACLS preferred.
  •  OCN Certification preferred.
  •  Bio/Chemo Certification preferred.

Pay Range

$30.97 - $51.02

Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility.  These factors are considered without regard to an individual’s status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.

We win together

Each CTCA employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to encourage your personal and professional growth. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic group of care professionals, we invite you to join us. 

Visit:  Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.

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