RN - Hem/Onc Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and monitor individualized nursing care within a defined scope of practice. Responsibilities include high acuity psychosocial and clinical care, patient education, and collaboration with the health care team.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license (compact state acceptable in Virginia), may have a BSN, pediatric experience, and infusion clinic exposure (Hematology/Oncology preferred).

Qualifications

• Requires associate degree or diploma in nursing; BSN preferred.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Infusion clinic experience in Hematology/Oncology is a plus.
• CPR training required within 45 days of hire; PALS training within 45 days for infusion clinic or 6 months inpatient.
• APHON Provider Status preferred or must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care within a defined scope of practice.
• Maintains high-quality patient care and participates in patient and staff education.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the healthcare team.

Education

Associate's in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing

BSN preferred

Pediatric experience preferred

Infusion clinic Hematology/Oncology experience preferred

CPR Training required within 45 days of hire

PALS training required within 45 days for infusion clinic; 6 months inpatient

APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Status preferred or within 120 days

Job description

Plans, provides, and monitors individualized nursing care in response to specific patient needs within a defined scope of practice; following established policies, procedures, and regulations. Supports a defined population program or service. Reports to departmental management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides developmentally appropriate, high acuity psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population.
• Demonstrates excellence in nursing practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient and staff education.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
• RN certification preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• If in the infusion clinic, minimum of 1 year experience in Hematology/Oncology preferred.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire for infusion clinic; within 6 months for inpatient.
• APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Status preferred or must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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