Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse - Hematology Oncology Care Unit

Children's National Hospital

77d • $36 - $64 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU) includes inpatient and outpatient services for Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit serves children of all ages with hematological, oncological, and blood and marrow transplant inpatient clinical needs. Significant patient populations include those with newly diagnosed oncology diseases (leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro oncology), those undergoing chemotherapy, sickle cell disease, pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy, fever/neutropenia, bacteremia, anemia/blood disorders, acute chest syndrome/pneumonia, thrombocytopenia, and those undergoing blood and marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships with the community, specifically those associated with the health and well-being of the community at large. An RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. They will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients, incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care, deal successfully with complex clinical problems, conduct quick assessments of patients, and handle emergency situations appropriately. They will demonstrate evidence-based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.

Requirements

• ASN (Required)
• At least 2 years of hematology/oncology/BMT experience (Required)
• Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
• APHON Chemobiotherapy Provider (Required)

Nice To Haves

• BSN (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Administrate chemo/biotherapy, independently and safely.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs, safely.
• Be aware of risk factors and make clear decisions based on risk.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Manage care of patient with multiple types of central lines (broviacs, port-a-cath, PICC lines, etc), independently.
• Serve as a clinical resource for central lines and chemo/biotherapy to clinical areas of the hospital that do not routinely care for these.
• Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
• Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients' needs.
• Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.
• Show proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.
• Show a collegial and respectful relationship with healthcare team.
• Participate to implement change and support management decisions.
• Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.
• Maintain regulatory requirements (e.g., license, BLS), independently.
• Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Model professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations.
• Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well.
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers.
• Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level.
• Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes.
• Model clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
• Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patients with rapidly changing needs.
• Ensure documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
• Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
• Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time.
• Model caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
• Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
• Identify self-learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
• Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree