Specialty Clinic Nurse Hematology and Oncology

Children's of Alabama; Five Points South (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama in Birmingham, AL seeks a Specialty Clinic Nurse in Hematology and Oncology to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outpatient nursing care for pediatric patients and their families in a fast-paced specialty clinic.

The role requires AL RN licensure and BLS, with a BSN preferred or ASN plus outpatient experience; duties include care coordination, direct patient assessment, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team on Weekday Day shifts or variable schedules.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in AL, or equivalent multistate licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• BSN or higher preferred; ASN with outpatient experience acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for pediatric outpatients
• Provide care in specialty hematology/oncology clinic setting and coordinate with families

Skills

RN

AL Licensure

BLS

Outpatient care

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

ASN with 1 year outpatient experience

Job description

In Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Main Campus Lowder Building

Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Ineligible on the Day Shift, variable weekdays.

Summary

The Specialty Care Services Specialty Clinic Nurse is a professional nurse who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients and families in an outpatient specialty care clinic setting.

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• * Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• - Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
• - Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
• * Basic Life Support

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• * Bachelor of Science Nursing in Nursing or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
• - Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing and 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Outpatient

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Nonessential:

• * 1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Outpatient

Clinic Information

The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders is a partnership between the UAB Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children’s of Alabama, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and National Childhood Research entities, including the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. Clinic 8 includes 18 board-certified Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists.Specialty care is provided for blood disorders, Oncology, and NeuroOncology.The clinic also provides transfusion and apheresis services on an outpatient basis. Neuro-Psychologists, Academic Fellows, Residents and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners also provide care in this area, under the supervision of the attending MD. Clinical and research programs include Pediatric Oncology(Childhood and Young Adult Cancer), Pediatric Hematology( Blood Diseases, includingSickle Cell Disease), Neuro-Oncology(Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors), Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program(Taking on Life After Cancer), and Hope and Cope Psychosocial Program. Our Cancer specialty service continues to be named among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Location: Children’s of Alabama (1st Floor, Lowder Building)

Schedule

variable weekdays, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days