RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
About Facility:
- 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
- 885 licensed beds
- Level 1 Trauma Designation
- Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
- Chest Pain Center
- Stroke Center
Unit Information:
- Beds: 16 on PHO and 16 on PA
- Average 14-32 patients per day
- PHO: 1 year in Pediatric hem/oncology acute care
- PA: 1 year in pediatric acute care
- First-time travelers: Yes, with a strong pediatric background
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
- Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine
Patient Ratios:
- RN:
- Peds Hem/Oncology - 1: 3-4
- Peds Adolescent Medicine - 1:4-5
- CNA: 1:6-16
Required Licensure & Certifications:
- PA: BLS, PALS preferred
- PHO: BLS, PALS preferred, APHON required chemo certification required
Skills required:
- Central line management, chemo administration, strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking.
Support within the Department:
- CNA: vital signs, ADL, safety rounding, I&Os
- Receptionist/HUC
- Charge nurse
- Phlebotomy
- IV/VAT Team - for difficult peripheral access
- Resource Nurse: availability varies
- RT, 24/7
- Hospitalist, 24/7
- Intensivist, 24/7
- Bedside telemetry monitoring, no Tele tech is available.
Technology/Equipment:
- EMR: Epic
- IV Pump: Alaris
- Med dispensing: Omnicell
- Monitors:
- Unit specific equipment:
Floating:
- Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED.
Orientation (facility and unit):
Other notes:
- Scrub Color: Royal blue, can wear pediatric appropriate scrub top
- Parking: Free
- Unit Culture: Team oriented, supportive, and family centered. High emphasis on professional growth, education and safety.
Active state license in good standing; minimum 1 year of recent experience in the specialty; BLS required for clinical roles; references upon request