RN- Hematology/ Oncology (Per Diem, Nights)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Sunset Corners (FL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nicklaus Children's Health System is seeking an experienced RN for the Hematology/Oncology unit to deliver compassionate, family-centered care using nursing processes. You will assess, implement, and evaluate care plans, with a focus on adherence to Magnet standards and patient rights.

Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, multidisciplinary rounds, and documentation in the EMR, while maintaining high safety and quality care. A BSN and pediatric oncology experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license or multi-state Compact
• BLS CPR from American Heart Association
• PALS certification within 1 year of hire
• Chemotherapy/APHON pediatric course within 1 year of employment

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement and document the plan of care in collaboration with the team.
• Administer chemotherapy and medications following the six rights of med administration.
• Monitor immunocompromised patients with central lines, IV sites and labs.
• Participate in family-centered rounds and discharge planning.
• Ensure safe analgesic/narcotic administration per policy.
• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and wound care as needed.
• Document accurately in electronic health records and communicate with families on resources.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Evidence‑based practice

Collaboration / teamwork

On‑call readiness

Formation

BSN degree or enrolled in BSN program

CPHON/CPON/BMTCN certification within 5 years

Outils

EMR proficiency

Description du poste

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and has passion for learning. Provides compassionate and family centered care Hematology/Oncology for patients.

Job Specific Duties

• Ensures completion of patient admission history & prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. F: Daily/ T: 10 hours R:
• Follows physician's orders, administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes meds when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy.
• Provides nursing to immuno-compromised patients including: central line monitoring, IV site monitoring, lab draws and monitoring of lab results.
• Performs interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions with blood products.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
• Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy.
• Upon admission, verifies patient roadmap, protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy.
• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management Policy and procedure.
• Completes all nursing multi-system assessments that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning.
• Ensures appropriate restraint orders use and documentation and monitoring, as required by Sedation Policy and procedure.
• Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and procedures.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient's electronic health record.
• Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Educates families regarding new diagnosis and provides treatment plan.
• Promotes an "error-free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality & safe care as prompted.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, efficient care, while ensuring no medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain & pain reduction.
• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments.
• Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based activities.
• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC.
• Ensures proper disposal of chemotherapy products per the Disposal Waste Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association BLS CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year
• CHEMO/APHO Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course- must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program
• A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN in Pediatric in Hematology/Oncology setting preferred
• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse i.e. (CPHON) or (CPON) or BMTCN preferably within 5 years of hire
• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable
• Able to work effectively in collaborative environment
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice
• Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service
• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy
  

Job:

Nursing - Clinical

Department:

6 TOWER-2100-610004

Job Status:

Professional