Registered Nurse (RN) Hematology/Oncology PRN

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced pediatric nurse to deliver individualized, goal-directed care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles. You will report to the Practice Manager and collaborate with families to ensure safe, ethical, and effective care.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous learning, and integration of evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic pediatric setting. Commitment to compassionate care is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• Nursing licensure in the state of Tennessee is required.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and documents data clearly.
• Develops and follows a plan of care with interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care tailored to the child and family.
• Implements and coordinates care while promoting health and safety.
• Evaluates progress toward outcomes and the effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the family in nursing care and decisions.
• Integrates research findings into practice and supports professional development.
• Acts as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Clinical abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Licensure in Tennessee

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Reports to: Practice Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• SUPERVISORY Responsibilities:
• NO Minimum Education: Bachelors or Associates of Nursing Required
• Degree: Nursing License/Certification Required: Nursing Licensure for State of Tennessee
• Minimum Work Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated clinical abilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and formulates nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of that assessment data, and documents data in a concise and timely manner.
• Develops and follows a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care individualized to the child, family, and situation.
• Implements and coordinates the delivery of care while employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the family in the conduct of nursing practice.
• All decisions and actions are on behalf of the patient and family and in all areas of practice are determined in an ethical manner.
• Integrates research findings into practice and, where appropriate, participates in the generation of new knowledge in innovative ways.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Serves as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivering care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs.
• Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required.
• Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference every day.

At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time.

• Compassion - We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
• Ownership - We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
• Respect - We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.
• Excellence - We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.