Registered Nurse - PCU
About The Position
Registered Nurse position on the 15E James Acute Leukemia and Hematology medical unit. The nurse primarily cares for adults and geriatric patients with newly diagnosed acute leukemia. The unit has a high volume of blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolyte administration. The target staffing ratio is 1:4, though it may reach 1:5. Shifts are 12 hours, either days and nights on a rotating basis or nights, depending on the selected contract. There is no set or blocked scheduling. For rotating contracts, assignments may include days, nights, or a combination, based on department needs; assignments are reviewed every four-week scheduling period, but changes are not guaranteed. Weekend work varies according to unit needs. The role has a strong focus on infection prevention and patient fall prevention. The posting also provides parking permit options and related costs for agency staff at the medical center. Parking availability, permit terms, shuttle service, and refund information are subject to CampusParc policies.
Requirements
- At least two years of overall nursing experience.
- MS oncology experience.
- At least one inpatient hematology-oncology experience documented in work history and checklist.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- ONS Chemo Certification.
- Skills in MS/Tele, telemetry, interpretation of dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, use of Rapid Response Teams, feeding tube care and management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line blood draws, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, and starting IVs.
Nice To Haves
- NIHSS certification.
Responsibilities
- Care for adults and geriatric patients, primarily those with newly diagnosed acute leukemia.
- Provide care involving blood products, IV antibiotics, and electrolytes.
- Apply infection prevention protocols.
- Support patient fall prevention.
- Perform telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias.
- Use Rapid Response Teams as appropriate.
- Provide feeding tube care and management.
- Provide IV therapy and phlebotomy.
- Administer blood products.
- Perform central line blood draws and peripheral line care and management.
- Manage PICC lines and start IVs.
- Document in EPIC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
