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Chicago Public Schools

STE(A)M Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

Through these experiences and purposeful opportunities to face transdisciplinary challenges, students will graduate from CPS with advanced STEM literacies prepared to make the world a better place.

Chicago Public Schools

STE(A)M Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

Through these experiences and purposeful opportunities to face transdisciplinary challenges, students will graduate from CPS with advanced STEM literacies prepared to make the world a better place.

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Registered Nurse, Stem Cell Night

City of Hope

Zion, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

City Of Hope rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Registered Nurse, Stem Cell Night

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. 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 cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

**$20,000 Sign on Bonus eligible**

The successful candidate:

  • Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant & ambulatory care patients.

  • Assists with special procedures.

  • Directs the care delivered by patient care technicians and other members of the healthcare team.

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of procedures, treatments, and equipment

  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and care of complex medical hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant or critical care patients.

  • Caring for patients with complex needs including hemodynamically compromised and mechanically ventilated patients

  • Initiating and maintain complex IV therapy, including thrombolytic administration, vasoactive medications, central IV catheters, dialysis catheters & arterial lines

  • Safe use of less invasive, life supporting modalities i.e. BiPAP, ETCO2, arterial pressure-based CO/CI & SVO2 monitor, core temperature monitors

  • Caring for autologous & allogeneic transplant patients, stem cell collection, & ECP patients

  •  Attend In-House Code Blue and Rapid Response Calls, as required

  •  Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and notify physician

  • Must be able to work 7p-7a, 3 12's

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

  • Critical Care/telemetry experience or telemetry competency within 6 months of hire
  • Critical Care experience or completes in-house critical care courses 12 months of hire
  • Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing
  • State of Illinois Registered Nurse License.
  • BLS certification upon hire and maintained in position.
  • ACLS certification upon hire or obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained in position.              
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified within 6 months for experienced RN - 12 months for new RN’s
  • Oncology Certification through ONCC when eligible or 6 oncology CE every year (18 oncology CE total every 3 years) for the Oncology Commission Cancer cycle. Telemetry - Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and institute appropriate interventions

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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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 Hopes 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 Hopes specialized cancer expertise. City of Hope is ranked among the nations 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.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duarte, CA, US

Year founded

1913

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