RN-Hematology/Oncology Clinic (casual)

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

4d • 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, care for bone marrow transplant patients, and initiation of hospital admissions. The clinic operates Monday-Friday with varying hours. Nurses work collaboratively with providers and an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and initiate care for patients with a variety of diagnoses including anemias, leukemias, solid tumors, 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, maintaining competency through ongoing education. They are expected to complete the National APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course, the APHON BBMT Core Curriculum, and PALS certification. Patient care is delivered in the clinic and infusion center, with Day Therapy staffed by a minimum of two nurses for safety. One nurse is assigned to phone triage daily to handle patient and family inquiries 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 in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic.
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to care for each patient’s needs.
• Coordinate patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications, chemotherapy, and blood products.
• Perform procedures such as peripheral IV insertion and central line access and care.
• Provide emergency care.
• Answer calls from patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and side effects in the Phone Triage position.
• Provide education and anticipatory guidance to families over the phone.
• Maintain competency in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy.
• Maintain competency in the care of pre and post bone marrow transplant patients.
• Participate in internal and external educational processes to maintain and enhance clinical practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level