Nurse Coordinator - Endoscopy

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work - and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

The Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all clinical functions, nursing practice and the standards of care related to the delivery of patient care within the assigned specialty service in the Operating Room. Will use the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver care to meet the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. Assists in directing daily activities, leading, planning, controlling and evaluating nursing practices and operations for the specialty area. Maintains preference cards for specialty service line and coordinates specialty materials needs in partnership with the materials management team. Maintains equipment and instrumentation within specialty area. Maintains communication with the charge nurse and nursing leadership as it relates to service line needs and challenges. Provides patient care to assigned patients and is considered the clinical expert and resource for the specialty service. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, patients and students.

Key Responsibilities include:

Maintains clinical expertise in assigned service line:

• Consults and collaborates with other disciplines to modify the plan of care as necessary and to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes
• Assists members of the health care team with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Administers and controls medications and infusions, including narcotics, chemotherapy and biologic therapies, blood component transfusions, etc.
• Demonstrates proficient / expert understanding of the overall plan of care and coordinates the nursing plan of care
• Demonstrates a high level of professional practice which supports the delivery of care excellence, extraordinary outcomes for our patients, families and communities, and fosters collaboration and teamwork to achieve positive working relationships with all nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, allied health and support staff members, with attention to self-care and healthy work / life balance.
• The professional registered nurse maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Education / Patient , Family, Community and Self

• Includes the designated caregiver in the patient / family education.
• The professional registered nurse is committed to lifelong learning, and as such, is encouraged to continually pursue education, both formal and informal, to achieve and exceed the minimum expected level of education for the professional registered nurse (the Bachelor’s degree). The registered professional nurse is also required by California state law to attend continuing professional education to maintain licensure and City of Hope encourages nurses to pursue all venues of nursing and other intellectual enrichment.
• Employs the teach back method to validate the patient’s understanding of education.
• Participates in unit based projects and activities, staff meetings, councils, work teams
• The professional registered nurse
• Actively participates in shared decision-making / participative leadership through councils, committees, work teams, task forces, and unit-based practice councils.
• Enhances professional growth and development
• Uses evidence-based practice and best available research to inform practice
• Demonstrates proficient / expert assessment of patient and family including an assessment of healthcare literacy and identification of factors within the domains of the City of Hope Quality of Life model, which may impact the patient’s ability to comprehend and internalize patient education. The professional registered nurse intervenes to facilitate understanding, address and minimize or eliminate barriers and to provide patient – centered education which is accessible and meaningful to the patient.
• Reviews current literature, attends educational programs, workshops and in-services
• Is encouraged to recognize that we are part of many communities and, as a professional role responsibility, to participate in the education of our communities about health, wellness, prevention and continuum of care issues relevant to the communities.

Leadership

• Functions in Charge RN role
• Integrates and role models exemplary professional nursing practice in the practice environment and throughout the organization
• Demonstrates, supports and teaches Evidence Based Practice techniques to Nursing and ancillary staff
• Mentors and coaches new and existing RN staff and ancillary support staff
• Exemplifies role based practice: leader; scientist; practitioner; transferor
• Precepts new RNs and nursing students in exemplary professional practice
• Strives to provide excellence in patient and staff experience

Documentation

• Uses systems, electronic and other documentation according to standards and organizational policy and procedure to ensure and maintain an accurate record of nursing care.
• Maintains professional portfolio, per clinical ladder requirements.
• Effectively uses and applies information technology to give and receive information (e.g. email, basic Microsoft Office applications, LMS (learning management systems) access, information on Share point or other web-based applications).

Makes assessment of daily schedules as it relates to adequate staff and equipment

Continuously plans actions necessary to maintain the smooth flow of the surgical schedule, making allowances of emergency procedures or problems that may impede the movement of the procedures

Maintains communication with the Anesthesiologist coordinating scheduling and respective surgeons of delays or situations that might impact their schedule

Evaluates procedures continually to ensure that the entire surgical suite runs smoothly

Updates, creates, and maintains preference cards for assigned service lines

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops

Maintains equipment and instrumentation within specialty area.

Performs other duties as assigned

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• A minimum of three years of nursing experience in an acute care perioperative setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a perioperative setting
• Must possess a minimum of two years recent work experience in, and complete understanding of, the specific specialty procedures area served

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
• Current California RN license
• Certified Nurse Operating Room or must obtain within 1 year of hire

Preferred education, experience and skills:

• CNOR
• Prior experience with service coordination of supply chain preferred

Additional Information:

• Certification pay may apply
• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement
• Job Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• Shift: Day, 10-hour shifts

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability