Clinical Nurse III - Pre and Post Op
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 are seeking an experienced Pre and Post Op nurse for our outpatient ambulatory clinic at City of Hope Lennar Foundation Cancer Center in Irvine. The Pre and Post Op nurse will deliver patient care through the framework of the nursing process.
- This RN opportunity includes a $20,000 Sign On Bonus
- Shift\: Day, 3/12
- Monday - Friday
As a successful candidate, you will\:
- Provide direct patient care in either in the outpatient or hospital setting.
- Patient Assessment\: perform comprehensive assessments of patients, including obtaining medical history, conducting physical examination, and reviewing laboratory test results. They assess the patient’s vital signs, allergies, and any specific needs they may have related to the surgery.
- Preparing Patients\: ensure that patients are adequately prepared for surgery. This includes giving pre-operative instructions, such as fasting, medication guidelines, and pre-procedure hygiene. They answer questions and address any concerns the patient may have, providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Referrals and Documentation\: coordinate any necessary referrals or additional diagnostic test required before surgery. They also ensure all pre-operative documentation is complete, accurate, and accessible to the surgical team.
- Safety Measures\: confirm the patient’s identity, review consent forms, and verify surgical site markings.