RN-Hematology/Oncology Clinic (casual)

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

2h • 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, IV insertion, central line care, medication and chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, emergency care, lumbar punctures, pheresis services, pre- and post-bone marrow transplant patient care, and initiation of hospital admissions. The clinic operates Monday-Friday with varying hours. Nurses work collaboratively with providers and the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and initiate care for patients with a variety of principal diagnoses including anemias, leukemias, solid tumors, lymphomas, and genetic blood disorders. The nursing team aims to provide high-quality care, coordinating patient care and evaluating outcomes based on departmental policies and multidisciplinary plans. Nurses must be competent in chemotherapy, biotherapy, and bone marrow transplant patient care, maintained through ongoing education. Patient care is delivered in the clinic and infusion center, with a minimum of two nurses staffing the Day Therapy area for safe patient care delivery. The Synergy model is used for patient care assignments. One nurse is assigned to a Phone Triage position daily to handle patient and family calls regarding treatment, medications, and side effects, providing education and anticipatory guidance.

Requirements

• Active registered nurse licensure for the appropriate state.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification required.
• BSN required.
• National APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course completed.
• 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 providers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications, chemotherapy, and blood products.
• Perform procedures such as peripheral IV insertion and central line access/care.
• Provide emergency care.
• Coordinate patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate outcomes based on departmental policies and multidisciplinary plans of care.
• Maintain competency in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy, and pre- and post-bone marrow transplant patients.
• Answer calls from patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and side effects.
• Provide education and anticipatory guidance to families over the phone.
• Deliver patient care in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic and Infusion Center areas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level