Staff Nurse: Hematology/Oncolgy

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse for Outpatient Hematology/Oncology, part-time, 24 hours per week, with 8:00am–4:30pm shifts and on-site work in Akron, OH.

The RN will provide family-centered nursing care, collaborate with providers, and participate in quality and safety initiatives. Requires BSN (or within 5 years), Ohio RN license, and BLS certification, with pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required or to be obtained within 5 years of hire.
• Current RN license in Ohio (MSL) within 90 days if telehealth or out-of-state care.
• BLS certification required from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with family-centered focus.
• Provide care for physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs of patients.
• Lead and mentor staff; participate in precepting new employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSN degree

RN license (OH, MS)

BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC EMR

Job description

Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Part Time Days 24 hours/week

8am-4:30pm

Summary:

The Staff Nurse provides nursing care requiring specialized knowledge judgment and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences.

Responsibilities:

• 1.Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and directs nursing care with a focus on family centered care for individuals or groups of patients within the assigned scope of practice.
• 2.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age and developmental status is required.
• 3.Performs leadership and professional duties.
• 4.Performs patient-centered care duties.
• 5.Performs quality improvement and safety duties.
• 6.Participates in the development education for staff members for clinically related issues. May be responsible for precepting new employees and act as a mentor to the clinical staff.
• 7.Performs evidence-based practice duties.
• 8.Supports the provider staff and actively promotes collaboration for efficient operation and quality care, and legendary customer service for pediatric patients using a team approach.
• 9.Performs systems-based practice duties.
• 10.Performs informatics and technology duties.
• 11.Staff may be temporarily assigned to an area throughout the Akron Children's Hospital enterprise, based on patient needs requiring similar knowledge and skill.
• 12.Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• 1.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance and motivation to other staff members with emphasis on working as a collaborative team to provide quality service to patients and their families.
• 2.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
• 3.Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• 4.Strong organizational skills are required.
• 5.Ability to work well under pressure to prioritize and complete required tasks and responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner.
• 6.Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
• 7.Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 8.Experience working in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• 9.Experience working an electronic medical record system (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• 1.Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.
• 2.Current certification in Basic Life Support training from the American Heart Association is required. Additional certifications may be required based on the assigned department or unit.
• 3.A valid, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Ohio is required. This must be a Multistate License (MSL). An MSL is required within 90 days of hire date for departments that provide telenursing services or care to patients outside Ohio.
• 4.Years of relevant experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience is preferred.
• 5.Years of experience supervising: None

Part Time

FTE: 0.600000

Status: Onsite