Pediatric Specialty Nurse for the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic - RN 2, Outpt
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. An exciting nursing position is available in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology offering the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to clinical excellence and family centered care. In this multifaceted role, you will provide expert nursing care in the Acute Care Clinic, including management of oncology and hematology patients requiring blood product administration, chemotherapy, evaluation and treatment of fever and neutropenia, and management of pain crisis. Responsibilities also include comprehensive telephone triage and care management, patient and family education, and participation in quality improvement, workflow optimization, and research initiatives. This position also partners closely with the Pediatric Infusion Center. Previous pediatric experience, including chemotherapy administration, strongly preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
Requirements
- Level II Registered Nurse
- RN 2, Outpt
Nice To Haves
- Previous pediatric experience, including chemotherapy administration, strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards.
- Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
- Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
- Assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.
- Provide expert nursing care in the Acute Care Clinic, including management of oncology and hematology patients requiring blood product administration, chemotherapy, evaluation and treatment of fever and neutropenia, and management of pain crisis.
- Comprehensive telephone triage and care management.
- Patient and family education.
- Participation in quality improvement, workflow optimization, and research initiatives.
- Partners closely with the Pediatric Infusion Center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
