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Clinical Nurse III - Operating Room

Job Details

Job Ref:
10028344

Location:
Duarte, CA 91009

Category:
Surgical Services

Job Type:
Full-time

Shift:
Evenings

Pay Rate:
$59.57 - $86.37 per hour

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.

Position Summary

City of Hope is seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our exceptional team in the operating room, specializing in cancer treatment. In this crucial role, you will contribute to the fight against cancer by providing outstanding surgical care to our patients. The OR Nurse prepares patients for surgery, assists during operations, and ensures a sterile and safe environment. The OR Nurse will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care tailored to the unique needs of oncology patients. This opportunity is for full-time, 10-hour shifts (4 shifts per week), and evening shifts (10:45am start time). This position is also eligible for a unit differential up to $2.59/hr additional.  Call is a requirement for this position.

Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Available!

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Assist in surgical procedures related to cancer treatment, including tumor removal, organ resection, and reconstructive surgery.
  • Ensure the operating room is prepared with the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for each procedure.
  • Prepare and maintain the operating room for robotic-assisted surgeries, ensuring all equipment is functional and sterile.
  • Monitor patients during surgery, assessing vital signs and assisting with the management of complications.
  • Provide post-operative care, including wound care, pain management, and patient education.
  • Maintain meticulous documentation of surgical procedures, patient conditions, and medication administration.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required. If ADN only, must obtain BSN within three years of hire or transfer. 
  • Current California RN license
  • Minimum of three (3) years related experience as a RN
  • Requirement of 1-year perioperative experience or a formal Perioperative nursing specialty course completed prior to application or within 6 months of hire or transfer.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
  • ACLS through American Heart Association
  • CNOR (preferred)

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