Staff Nurse Hematology/Oncology Unit
About The Position
The staff nurse is a professional nurse who, with minimal supervision, provides nursing care to patients. Care includes patient assessment, interventions, and reassessments. The nurse plans, implements, educates, and evaluates care for patients and caregivers. The role is in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit, a 24-bed acute care department in the Quarterback Tower of the Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children in Birmingham, Alabama. The department serves diverse pediatric populations from birth through adolescence with a range of hematological and oncological disorders. It is recognized as a Center of Excellence for delivering progressive therapies and emphasizes innovation, teamwork, commitment, compassion, understanding, and clinical excellence. Nurses have access to orientation, continuing education, mentoring, and preceptorship opportunities, and are encouraged and supported in personal and professional growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN license in the State of Alabama, or an accepted equivalent: Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State or Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (listed as an essential equivalent qualification).
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients with minimal supervision.
- Assess patients, provide interventions, and reassess their condition.
- Plan, implement, educate, and evaluate care for patients and caregivers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Continuing education opportunities
- Mentoring programs
- Preceptorships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
