Shift Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit
About The Position
The Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU) includes inpatient and outpatient services for Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit serves children of all ages with various hematological, oncological, and blood and marrow transplant needs. Populations include those with newly diagnosed oncology diseases, undergoing chemotherapy, managing sickle cell disease, pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy, fever/neutropenia, bacteremia, anemia/blood disorders, acute chest syndrome/pneumonia, thrombocytopenia, and those undergoing blood and marrow and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The Shift Coordinator, on a shift-to-shift basis, directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team. In collaboration with unit leadership, participates in planning, managing, and evaluating unit-based clinical care and ensuring that continuity of care is maintained. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
- 2 years Nursing experience (Required)
- 1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required)
- Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.
- Registered Nurse in District of Columbia.
Responsibilities
- Directs the activities of and/or participates as a member of the patient care delivery team on a shift-to-shift basis.
- Collaborates with unit leadership in planning, managing, and evaluating unit-based clinical care.
- Ensures continuity of care is maintained.
- Participates in and supports Shared Leadership.
- Contributes to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.
- Ensures that nursing is based on evidence of best practice.
- Supports and participates in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process.
- Participates in community activities.
- Continuously performs patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met.
- Assesses and modifies skill mix and staffing levels, using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues.
- Functions as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues.
- Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs.
- Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations.
- Provides performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.
- Effectively manages conflict resolution.
- Serves as a consumer advocate for patient/family concerns.
- Facilitates learning opportunities for all staff.
- Ensures that patient/family educational needs are met.
- Speaks up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision making or documentation.
- Stops in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrates accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
- Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.
- Attends carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
