Registered Nurse I (New Graduate Nurse) - Hematology Oncology Care Unit (Feb/March 2027 start)

Children's National Hospital

1d • $39 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I is a newly graduated nurse position in the Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU), which serves inpatient and outpatient hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit cares for children of all ages with hematologic, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant needs, including newly diagnosed cancers, chemotherapy needs, sickle cell disease, pain crises, fever and neutropenia, bacteremia, anemia and other blood disorders, acute chest syndrome and pneumonia, thrombocytopenia, and blood and marrow or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Nursing practice follows the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Registered nurses are responsible and accountable for their own practice and support relationships within the community that promote health and well-being.

Eligible newly licensed graduate nurses may participate in the 12-month Transition to Practice Program, accredited with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The program combines didactic and simulated learning with hands-on clinical training and support from clinical nursing staff, educators, and program facilitators. It is designed to help nurses transition from novice to competent practice while building community, resiliency, and professional development. The program is offered twice a year to graduates of accredited nursing programs who have less than one year of clinical experience and have obtained licensure.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• New graduate nurse.
• Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Successfully complete hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
• Identify available resources and know when to ask for assistance.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
• Identify personal learning needs and seek resources to address them.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Magnet re-designation by completing the professional profile annually and participating in relevant councils, committees, task forces, or community outreach.
• Demonstrate critical thinking through successful completion of a change project.
• Recognize when patient care issues need escalation and use the chain of command.
• Use the identified process to ensure accurate handoffs.
• Work cohesively with ancillary staff to meet patient care needs.
• Cooperate in implementing change and support management decisions.
• Complete mandatory education and regulatory requirements and participate in professional activities that enhance nursing practice.
• Participate in performance appraisal and peer review.
• Support department goals related to formal education, national certification, safety standards, and service excellence.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team.
• Gather physical and psychosocial information about patients and families and complete accurate, timely assessments.
• Demonstrate the clinical skills needed to care for assigned patients.
• Develop assessment, organization, and prioritization skills to care for patients whose needs change during a shift.
• Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assess and plan proactively for patient and family education throughout the hospital or clinic stay and before discharge.
• Organize care to complete assignments on time.
• Demonstrate caring in interactions with patients and families.
• Speak up when team members appear to demonstrate unsafe behavior or performance.
• Validate and verify information used for decisions or documentation.
• Pause and resolve uncertainty before proceeding.
• Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
• Promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Attend to important details and use Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrued from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

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