Registered Nurse Day Hospital -Outpatient Oncology Clinic

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

98d•$48 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides age- and developmentally appropriate, family-centered care in the outpatient Oncology Clinic and Day Hospital at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care. The clinic sees an average of 100 patients per day and includes outpatient oncology care, a general anesthesia procedure and recovery area, and a day hospital infusion area. The day hospital cares for hematology and oncology patients and administers blood products and chemotherapy. The oncology clinic also serves as an emergency resource for its oncology population until 6 p.m. Nurses work with attending physicians, fellows, and advanced practice providers. The setting is fast-paced and offers opportunities for growth and professional development. The Clinical Nurse practices in accordance with CHOP’s Nursing Professional Practice Model, professional nursing standards, applicable specialty standards, and the scope of practice defined by the relevant state Nurse Practice Act. The nurse develops competence in caring for patients and families, progressing toward care of patients with complex problems and high acuity. The position is scheduled 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the clinic operates Monday through Friday, with its overall hours listed as 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nurses are expected to be proficient in peripheral IV placement and central line care. The posting states that all nurses are PALS certified because bone marrow aspirates and lumbar punctures are performed daily.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience (the overview also specifies 12 months of previous RN work experience).
Technical Diploma in Nursing.
Current Pennsylvania or New Jersey Registered Nurse license, or the applicable state Nursing Temporary Practice Permit, upon hire.
CPR certification upon hire from an organization requiring hands-on instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, such as the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Computer competency, including basic computer and Microsoft Office use, web browsing, intranet search, shared network file access, patient-facing technology, and clinical communication systems.
Information literacy skills, including finding, critically evaluating, and appropriately applying clinical information and evaluating its outcomes.
Information management literacy, including navigating electronic health records and clinical systems, using decision-support tools, following confidentiality and privacy requirements, and collecting clinical data using quality-improvement tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Prior experience in pediatrics or the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, culturally effective care.
Collect and synthesize assessment data to guide the patient and family plan of care, share pertinent information with the care team, and identify tasks for delegation.
Recognize or seek assistance in recognizing clinical deterioration and use the CAT team when appropriate.
Coordinate patient care with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team, including across the continuum of care and with case management resources.
Develop, implement, and revise outcome-focused plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Follow evidence-based practice bundles, nursing standards, and procedures to prevent patient harm and promote positive outcomes.
Recognize and address ethical dilemmas and moral distress, seeking resources when needed.
Teach patients and families and evaluate and document care provided during each assigned shift.
Adopt and implement changes to clinical practice.
Document nursing interventions and outcomes according to hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Use safe handoff practices and safety behaviors; identify and communicate safety concerns and enter safety reports when applicable, including good catches and near misses.
Communicate empathically with patients, families, and colleagues, and encourage patient and family self-advocacy.
Collaborate respectfully with the interdisciplinary team, participate in care rounds and meetings, and contribute nursing recommendations to care plans.
Incorporate evidence-based practice into direct care and develop partnerships with ancillary staff; delegate tasks effectively.
Maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Pursue professional development, maintain required continuing education and competencies, and identify and address learning needs.
Participate in shared governance, Magnet designation activities, quality improvement, research, and initiatives to improve patient and family experience and nursing outcomes, as applicable.
Practice fiscal stewardship by managing time and resources cost-effectively and identifying opportunities for savings.
Use healthcare technology and clinical information systems to manage patient care and outcome data.
Participate in activities that contribute to improving community health.