Registered Nurse II- Pediatric Cancer & Blood Disorders

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed care to pediatric patients and their families under general supervision, applying nursing-process principles and practices at the competent level. The nurse delivers safe, effective care and collaborates with other healthcare team members to achieve desired results.

The role is in SJCH Cancer and Blood Disorders, a 16-bed pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (BMTCT) unit providing intermediate-level care to patients ages 0–25. The unit’s patients commonly have cancer or sickle cell anemia, or are receiving BMTCT. Care includes chemotherapy administration, pain management during sickle cell crisis, BMTCT, and gene therapy for sickle cell anemia. Nurses become certified to administer chemotherapy and BMTCT products when eligible. The unit has private rooms and is secured; pediatric palliative care and respiratory therapy are available as needed.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week: three 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role may require rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or an AHA-recognized equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
• For RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma nursing degree: enrollment in an accredited BSN program within two years and successful completion of a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform the physical, sensory, and mental functions described in the posting, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and dealing effectively with stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, goal-directed patient and family care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe and effective care and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired results.
• Administer chemotherapy and BMTCT products when appropriately certified and eligible.
• Provide pain management during sickle cell crisis.
• Provide care related to BMTCT and gene therapy for sickle cell anemia.

What This Job Offers

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