RN Staff Nurse - CH Oncology - Outpatient

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

3d

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Medical Center who provides direct and/or indirect care to patients in the Children's Hematology/Oncology clinic. The role includes providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care to patients in the Children's Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Disease Department; recognizing and responding promptly and appropriately to emergent situations; and evaluating and implementing plans of care based on each patient's treatment protocol assignment.

The nurse administers prescribed pharmacological drugs, performs assigned procedures, and operates equipment necessary for patient care. The position requires knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess patient-status data, interpret age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Competency may be evaluated through direct observation, skills-lab assessment, verbal or written discussion, formal peer review, or validated self-assessment.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Hold certification in pediatric oncology nursing (CPON) or be working toward this goal.
• Have knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills.
• Have knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations.
• Have knowledge of current trends and new developments.
• Have knowledge of nursing principles and practices applicable to areas requiring special education.
• Hold current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. Non-Tennessee residents must obtain Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to patients in the Children's Hematology/Oncology clinic.
• Provide comprehensive care appropriate to the ages of patients seen in the Children's Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Disease Department.
• Recognize emergent situations and respond promptly and appropriately based on patient needs.
• Evaluate and implement a plan of care based on each patient's treatment protocol assignment.
• Administer pharmacological drugs as ordered.
• Perform assigned procedures and operate equipment necessary for patient care.
• Assess patient-status data, interpret age-specific requirements, and provide care according to unit policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time