Registered Nurse II (PRN) - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit

Children's National Hospital

5d • $33 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

The Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU) includes both inpatient and outpatient services for patients with Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant needs. The 32-bed inpatient unit serves children of all ages with various hematological and/or oncology conditions, as well as blood and marrow transplant clinical requirements. Key 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 adheres to the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care mandates that registered professional nurses are responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National encourages the development of RN relationships within the community, particularly those focused on the health and well-being of the community at large.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: ASN
• Minimum Work Experience: 2 years RN experience in a comparable setting (Required)
• Required Skills/Knowledge: The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area.
• Required Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Nice To Haves

• BSN (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Transformational Leadership: Contribute to Magnet re-designation by independently updating professional profiles and initiating involvement in councils, committees, task forces, and/or community outreach. Demonstrate critical thinking skills by appropriately problem-solving during patient care. Communicate to reflect the development of a plan of care and the ability to advocate for patients’ needs. Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing the chain of command. Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand-off processes. Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff. Participate in implementing change and support management decisions. Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern, and a desire to help others.
• Structural Empowerment: Independently maintain regulatory requirements (e.g., license, BLS). Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice. Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations. Seek opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support the advancement of education and certification. Collaborate with healthcare team members and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers. Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to the next level.
• Exemplary Professional Practice: Utilize assessment data gathered from patients and families to ensure completion of the database and plan of care within identified timeframes. Demonstrate 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. Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice. Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patients and families throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge. Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes, and complete assignments on time. Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patients and families as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
• Safety: Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision-making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers. Attend carefully to important details – practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self-check behavior and performance.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree