RN Pediatric Oncology

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Delivers accountable nursing care in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Michigan law, using the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate care. Upholds professional performance standards, including ethical and culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, professional evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health, with the goal of achieving optimal outcomes.

Provides evidence-based care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and health system policies and regulatory standards. Collaborates with the care team, advocates for patients and families, performs required point-of-care testing, and protects privacy and confidential data. Assesses patient and family needs, develops and coordinates individualized plans of care, teaches patients and families, initiates discharge planning, and documents care accurately and promptly. Takes an autonomous leadership role, delegates appropriately, advances nursing knowledge and competence, evaluates practice, and participates in quality improvement.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within five years for those starting this RN role on or after January 1, 2017 (SHGR).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing must be obtained within seven years for those starting this RN role between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016 (SHGR).
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• Michigan State Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC required within 90 days.
• Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification (ONCC) required within 1.5 years.

Nice To Haves

• One year of RN experience preferred.
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification from AHA 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 ANA and regulatory standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with the health care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
• Act as a patient and family advocate and perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Practice ethically and with cultural sensitivity, guided by the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Protect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.
• Assess patient and family needs and analyze data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identify expected outcomes and develop, implement, and coordinate an individualized interprofessional plan of care.
• Evaluate patient and family education needs, use appropriate teaching strategies, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Initiate discharge planning at patient contact and facilitate transition to the next point of service or home.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assume an autonomous leadership role and delegate appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Advance nursing knowledge and competence, participate in self- and peer-evaluation of practice, and take part in quality improvement activities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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