RN Pediatric Oncology

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and Michigan regulations. Demonstrates competency through the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds professional performance standards, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

Provides evidence-based care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and health system policies, procedures, and professional and regulatory standards. Collaborates with the healthcare team, advocates for patients and families, assesses needs, develops and evaluates individualized plans of care, provides education, supports discharge transitions, and maintains accurate documentation. Assumes an autonomous leadership role, delegates appropriately, and participates in professional development and quality improvement.

This is a full-time night-shift position at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, scheduled for 36 hours per week from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Days vary, with every third weekend required.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 90 days.
• Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Chemotherapy Biotherapy certification required within 1.5 years.
• For those starting in this RN role on or after January 1, 2017, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years.
• For those starting in this RN role between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 7 years.
• One year of RN experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification through the American Heart Association, preferred within one year.
• Specialty certification, preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care, health system policies and procedures, and ANA and regulatory standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members to support continuity and coordination of care.
• Advocate for patients and families; perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Practice ethically and in a culturally sensitive manner, applying ANA Code of Ethics principles and protecting privacy, confidentiality, and data security.
• Assess patient and family needs and analyze assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop, implement, and coordinate individualized interprofessional plans of care.
• Evaluate patient and family educational needs, use appropriate teaching strategies, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Initiate discharge planning upon patient contact and facilitate transition to the next service or home.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Take an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to support safe, quality, cost-effective care.
• Advance nursing knowledge and competence, participate in self- and peer evaluation, and engage in improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings. Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type and status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree