Science & Research OPT Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate:

• The Professional Clinical Registered Nurse practices to provide relationship-based care.
• Individualized care to the geriatric and adult patient and family is provided within the realm of relationship-based care.
• An Individualized plan of care is provided, utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Independently guides nursing practice and evaluates patient specific outcomes.
• Responsible for inspiring to ensure clinically excellent outcomes through effective delegation in the exercise of his/her independent judgement.
• Utilizes effective communication to support a culture of caring and healing in which the patient and family are the central focus.
• Nursing care addresses physical, spiritual, emotional and educational needs of the patient, and coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals, patients, support persons and all members of the healthcare team.
• Acts in compliance with enterprise policies/procedures and the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Illinois and in alignment with the nursing mission, vision, and values.
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical and surgical patients requiring infusion therapy of all ages. Directly guides the care delivered by the patient care partners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Your qualifications should include:

• 1 year of hospital or clinical setting as an RN
• State of Illinois Registered Nurse License.
• Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE school of Nursing
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained in position.
• 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.
• ONS Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Course certified within 6-12 weeks of hire.

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.

Please note: City of Hope is committed to a safe and transparent hiring experience. Please be aware that scammers may attempt to impersonate our organization through fake job postings, emails or interviews.

• Apply only through our official website or trusted partner platforms.
• City of Hope will never request payment or fees at any stage of the hiring process.
• We will not request sensitive personal or financial information prior to the acceptance of a formal offer.
• All communications will come from official @coh.org email addresses.
• Interviews are conducted only through approved, professional channels.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications, urgent requests or opportunities that seem inconsistent with standard hiring practices.
• If you receive any suspicious communication, please report it to careers@coh.org.