RN Staff Nurse - CH Oncology - Outpatient

Erlanger • 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 nurse must provide comprehensive, age-appropriate care to patients seen in the Children's Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Disease Department, recognize emergent situations, and respond promptly and appropriately to patient needs. The nurse evaluates and implements plans of care based on each patient's treatment protocol, administers ordered medications, performs assigned procedures, and operates equipment necessary for patient care. The position requires knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess and interpret patient information to determine age-specific care needs in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Competency may be evaluated by direct observation, skill-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 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 act promptly and appropriately based on patient needs.
• Evaluate and implement plans of care according to 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 information, and identify age-specific care requirements.
• Demonstrate competency through assessment methods such as direct observation, skill-lab evaluation, verbal or written discussion, peer review, or validated self-assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed