RN- Hematology/ Oncology (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

17h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides compassionate, family-centered hematology/oncology care to pediatric patients. Working under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director, the nurse plans and delivers care through assessment, implementation, and evaluation; oversees the plan of care; uses effective problem-solving strategies and evidence-based practice; and supports the quality standards of a Magnet-designated hospital and the Patient Bill of Rights. The role requires a passion for learning and the ability to float to various nursing units while maintaining clinical excellence and high-quality service. The nurse also provides coverage for on-call assignments in accordance with departmental and hospital policy.

Requirements

Active, in-good-standing Registered Nurse licensure in Florida or a multistate Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) license, maintained throughout employment.
American Heart Association BLS CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider certification, active and in good standing throughout employment.
American Heart Association PALS certification, maintained in good standing and obtained within one year.
Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course (CHEMO/APHO Aphon) certification, maintained in good standing and obtained within one year.
BSN degree or current enrollment in a BSN program.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and use it to make patient-care judgments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to positively influence others and hold oneself and others accountable.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to apply evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
Ability to float to various nursing units while maintaining clinical excellence and high-quality service.
Ability to provide coverage for on-call assignments according to departmental and hospital policy.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of RN experience in a pediatric hematology/oncology setting.
Proficiency with computers and electronic medical records (EMR).
National certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse, such as CPHON or CPON, or BMTCN, preferably within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

Complete patient admission histories and accurately carry out discharge planning according to department and hospital policies and procedures.
Plan, implement, and document the plan of care in collaboration with other disciplines and services to ensure safe and efficient care.
Follow physician orders; administer chemotherapy and other medications; reconstitute medications when needed; and follow the six rights of medication administration.
Provide nursing care to immunocompromised patients, including central-line and IV-site monitoring, lab draws, and monitoring lab results.
Perform interventions including electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and blood-product transfusions.
Collaborate and round with the multidisciplinary team during daily care-planning rounds as appropriate, fostering a family-centered care environment.
Use electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and respond to patient call lights in a manner that promotes safety.
Verify the patient roadmap, protocol, and orders for correctness and accuracy upon admission.
Administer analgesics and narcotics safely and complete monitoring and reassessment according to pain-management policy and procedures.
Complete multisystem nursing assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, vital signs, dressing changes, suctioning, feeding, bathing, and repositioning.
Ensure appropriate restraint orders, documentation, and monitoring as required by sedation policy and procedures.
Provide safe wound care according to wound-care policies and procedures.
Access the electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and complete accurate, timely documentation.
Inform patients and families about additional resources available to them.
Review the plan of care with patients and families, solicit their input, communicate concerns to physicians, and educate families about new diagnoses and treatment plans.
Promote an error-free environment through high-quality, safe care, including preventing medication errors, falls, and central-line infections and reducing procedural and other pain.
Provide patient information and complete effective handoffs at shift changes and patient reassignments.
Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Participate in the nursing governance council and unit-based activities.
Meet or exceed unit standards, including achieving a 95% CEI and completing documentation on time; remain accountable to applicable DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, and COC requirements.
Dispose of chemotherapy products according to the Disposal Waste Policy.