Resource Nurse - Medical Surgical, 6th Floor, Days

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home. Supported by a regional network of care, our 11-acre academic cancer campus in Irvine is home to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, our outpatient cancer center, and Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital, opening in late 2025.

With the opening of the hospital, the full continuum of advanced cancer care—from prevention through survivorship—will be available in Orange County for the first time, eliminating the need to travel for lifesaving treatment. Seamlessly connected to our outpatient cancer center, the new clinical research hospital will feature 73 inpatient beds, advanced surgical suites, groundbreaking clinical trials, and holistic services such as rehabilitative therapy and spiritual care. This isn’t standard cancer care. This is lifesaving cancer care. This is Hope.

The Medical Surgical, 6th Floor unit will provide world-class, compassionate care to a diverse range of patients including those with cardiac, respiratory, sepsis, diabetes, and general surgery conditions. This is a full-time, days position.

The Resource Nurse is a vital part of the healthcare team, dedicated to maintaining continuous and high-quality patient care by providing scheduled breaks and relief coverage for staff nurses. This role ensures that patient care is uninterrupted, and that nursing staff can take necessary breaks, maintaining their well-being and productivity. The Resource Nurse will step in to cover various assignments, adapting quickly to different patient care needs and environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.

As a successful candidate, you will\:

• Provide relief coverage for meal and rest periods for staff assigned to care for patients.
• Ensure seamless continuation of patient care during nurse breaks and absences.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform necessary treatments.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records during relief coverage.
• Support nursing staff by addressing immediate patient care needs and resolving any issues that arise during coverage.
• Understand and apply the City of Hope Code of Conduct, Code of Organizational Ethics, policies, procedures, performance, and quality improvement objectives.