Registered Nurse II (PRN) - Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic

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

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse II for their Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic. This role is vital in providing exceptional nursing care to children undergoing treatment, requiring a strong background in hematology and oncology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills while advocating for patients' needs. Join a team that values professional growth and community engagement, where your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of young patients and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in hematology/oncology/BMT is required.
• ASN is mandatory; BSN is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and support in outpatient chemotherapy settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Hematology/Oncology/BMT experience

Critical thinking

Patient care advocacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

ASN

BSN (Preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

APHON Chemobiotherapy Provider certification

Job description

Job Description - Registered Nurse II (PRN) - Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion Clinic (240002EK)

Description

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
ASN
BSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
At least 2 years of hematology/oncology/BMT experience (Required)

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
APHON Chemobiotherapy Provider (Required)

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 take 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 uphold 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 respond 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: District of Columbia-Washington

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

Job: Nursing

Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift: Day

Work Schedule: PRN Mon-Sat, 8s/10s/12s, 6 shifts in 6 weeks

Job Posting: Oct 7, 2024, 3:43:06 PM

Full-Time Salary Range: 68806.4 - 125174.4