Registered Nurse II - Hematology Oncology Unit ($15,000 Sign-on Bonus)

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to transforming pediatric medicine. As a Registered Nurse II in the Hematology Oncology Unit, you'll provide expert care to children facing complex health challenges. This role emphasizes critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality in nursing practice. With a supportive environment that values professional growth and community involvement, this position is ideal for passionate nurses looking to make a meaningful impact in pediatric healthcare. Be part of a team that not only excels in patient care but also advocates for children's health at all levels.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Continuing Education

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Childcare Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year RN experience required.
• Knowledge of pediatric care and oncology practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hematology and oncology patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for patient needs.
• Maintain regulatory requirements and documentation.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree ASN

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse II - Hematology Oncology Unit ($15,000 Sign-on Bonus) (25000184)

Job Description

Registered Nurse II - Hematology Oncology Unit ($15,000 Sign-on Bonus) - ( 25000184 )

Description

Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., celebrates over 150 years of pediatric care, research, and commitment to community. Today, 150 years stronger, it is among the nation’s top 10 children’s hospitals. It is ranked No.5 Children's Hospital in the nation and highly ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. Children’s National has been designated three times in a row as a Magnet hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children’s National is home to the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and is the nation’s seventh-highest NIH-funded children’s hospital. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional, and national levels.

Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU): includes the inpatient and the outpatient Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit admits children of all ages with hematological and/or oncology, and blood and marrow transplant inpatient clinical needs.

· Newly diagnosed oncology diseases (leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro oncology)

· Chemotherapy

· Sickle cell disease

· Pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy

· Bacteremia

· Acute chest syndrome/pneumonia

· Blood and marrow and hematopoectic stem cell transplantation

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National 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. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
Associate's Degree ASN (Required)
Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred)


Minimum Work Experience
1 year RN experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
Keep knowledge base current with new information or changes in specialty area.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia. (Required)

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) .

Functional Accountabilities
Transformational Leadership

• Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and /or community outreach.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by problem solving appropriately during patient care.
• Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients’ needs.
• Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.
• Demonstrate proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.
• Demonstrate a collegial and respectful relationship with ancillary staff.
• Participate in implementing change and support management decisions.
• Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.

Structural Empowerment

• Independently maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS.
• Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
• Demonstrate professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations.
• Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well.
• Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers.
• Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes.
• Demonstrate clinical skills with complex patients that reflect analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
• Role model skill in prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs.
• Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
• Anticipate and proactively plan for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
• Role model organizational skills, adjust for changes and is able to complete assignment on time.
• Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational Accountabilities
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements

• Identify ways to improve operations through quality improvement and assist in implementation of solutions.
• Identify self learning needs and take initiative to meet those needs.
• Ensure care is based on evidence with the literature and benchmarking

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Primary Location

Primary Location

: District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Work Locations

: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010

Job

Job

: Nursing

Organization

Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time

Shift : Variable

Work Schedule : 36hrs/wk; D/N Rotating; EOW

Job Posting

Job Posting

: May 1, 2025, 2:14:34 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

Full-Time Salary Range

: 68806.4 - 125174.4

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your Rights Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.