RN-Hematology/Oncology Clinic (casual)

The Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The 3 CE Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Clinic of the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (Wilmington, DE) provides comprehensive outpatient services to children and families with hematological and oncological diagnoses. Services include diagnostic workups, physical exams, peripheral IV insertion, central line access and care, medication administration, chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, emergency care, lumbar punctures, pheresis services, care for pre- and post-bone marrow transplant patients, and initiation of the hospital admission process. The clinic is staffed by Registered Nurses daily and operates Monday-Friday with varying hours. Nurses work collaboratively with providers to assess, plan, and initiate care for a variety of patients, coordinating care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Patient and family needs are assessed, interventions provided, and outcomes evaluated. Nurses must be competent in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy, as well as pre- and post-bone marrow transplant patients. Competency is maintained through internal and external educational processes. All registered nurses must complete the National APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course, the APHON BBMT Core Curriculum, and PALS certification. Patient care is delivered in both the Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center areas. Day Therapy is staffed with a minimum of two nurses at a time for safe patient care delivery. One nurse is assigned daily to the Phone Triage position, answering calls from patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and side effects, and providing education and anticipatory guidance.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse licensure for the appropriate state.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification.
• BSN required.
• National APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course completed.
• PALS certification.
• Previous experience in pediatric hematology oncology is required.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification in pediatric hematology oncology nursing (CPON/CPHON) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and initiate care for a variety of patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate patient care.
• Administer medications, chemotherapy, and blood products.
• Perform procedures such as peripheral IV insertion and central line access.
• Provide care for pre- and post-bone marrow transplant patients.
• Answer patient and family calls regarding treatment, medications, and side effects.
• Provide education and anticipatory guidance to families over the phone.
• Maintain competency through educational processes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level