Registered Nurse (RN) - Sickle Cell RN in Aflac Hematology/Oncology Clinic

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Aflac Hematology/Oncology Clinic provides direct patient care using the nursing process in a safe and effective manner to promote quality patient outcomes. The RN works as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and delivers age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care. The role includes supporting patient and family education, coordinating care, applying evidence and clinical resources, and contributing to a safe and healthy work environment. The position is regular and works a day shift, Monday through Friday on a variable schedule, with shift hours listed as 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The primary location is 2220 North Druid Hills Road.

Requirements

At least 12 months of RN experience.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Georgia or multi-state licensure through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment, or upon start of clinical shift if working in the Emergency Department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification from the American Heart Association within 1 year of employment, as required by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform the nursing process across the continuum to deliver age- and developmentally appropriate, patient- and family-centered care.
Integrate patient values and language preferences into care using a culturally sensitive process.
Use clinical decision support tools and resources to recognize issues, prioritize care, and modify the plan of care as needed.
Use appropriate documentation tools to record, measure, and retrieve healthcare data.
Provide patient and family education based on identified learning needs.
Plan and provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing care using available resources.
Participate in lifelong learning and incorporate new knowledge into nursing practice.
Maintain professional records that provide evidence of competence and learning.
Self-evaluate professional practice in relation to performance, development, resiliency, and goals, and act on goals identified during performance reviews.
Provide oversight for nursing care delivered by unlicensed personnel while retaining accountability for care quality.
Engage in ethical nursing practice and maintain therapeutic and professional relationships with appropriate role boundaries.
Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members.
Demonstrate investment in others through teaching, coaching, and helping roles, and support shared leadership by staying aware of initiatives and providing input.
Facilitate timely admissions, transfers, and discharges to support efficient and safe patient flow.
Integrate evidence and research findings into clinical judgment and nursing practice.
Participate in monitoring activities to maintain a culture of safety; identify and communicate hazards and errors.
Participate in quality and process improvement activities to improve patient outcomes and workflows.
Ensure equipment is in working order for safe patient care and demonstrate flexibility during change.
Complete orientation, initial competency assessment, mandatory education, and annual competency assessment requirements by their due dates.
Achieve 75% attendance at staff meetings if applicable.