Resource Nurse-PEDS

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

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

Your qualifications should include :

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing

Current California RN license

More than three (3) years related nursing experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria : work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.