Registered Nurse (RN-CN I), BCHC 3, Malignant Hematology

UC Health is hiring a full time registered Nurse (RN) for Malignant Hematology inpatient department for the day shift. Be a part of a growing Bone Marrow Transplant Oncology program, by making an indelible impact cancer patient’s lives through caring for them with the most advanced treatment.

The Oncology Nurse will support the Cincinnati regions’ only adult FACT-accredited academic blood and marrow transplant program, delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures.

The Blood Cancer Healing Center is designed to be an unparalleled hub of expertise and support that will redefine care for blood cancer patients and their families. The center includes dedicated spaces for whole-person patient care, novel treatments, and basic/translational research—all in one building, all dedicated to the future of cancer care.

Benefits

· 401K Plan

· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

· Employee paid short-term and long-term benefits

 

We're increasing our rates by 14% over the next 3 years. At UC Health, we're dedicated to providing our registered nurses with the best working environment and compensation packages possible. That is why we’re increasing our nursing pay rates by 14% over the next three years and increasing differential pay. Apply to this position to learn more!

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY)

Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect. 

Clinical Judgment:

• Clinical reasoning coupled with nursing skills acquired through experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines. Collects basic level data Follows protocols with all populations and does not deviate from them. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make decision

Advocacy (Moral Advocacy):

• Works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff. Serves as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Works on the behalf of the patients. Makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules. Represents patient when patient cannot represent self. Aware of patient's rights. Maintains patient confidentiality.

Caring Practices:

• Nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff which includes vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers.  Focus on the usual and customary needs of the patient at the present. Base care on standards and protocols. Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals, teaching the patient/ family to understand condition medications, and self-care skills and answering questions. Maintain a safe physical environment. Acknowledges death as an outcome.

Collaboration:

• Works with others (e.g. patients, care providers) to encourage each person's contribution toward achieving optimal patient goals. Willing to be taught and mentored. Participates in discussion regarding patient care and/or practice issues. Maintains cooperative relationship with multidisciplinary care team, remains open to team member's contributions.  

Systems Thinking:

• Body of knowledge that allows nurse to manage environmental and system resources that exist for the patient , family and staff within or across health care and non-health care systems. Uses a basic array of strategies. Limited outlook- sees the pieces of components. Recognizes negotiation is a limited alternative. Sees the patient/family within the isolated environment of the unit. Sees self as a key resource.  

Response to Diversity:

• The sensitivity to recognize , appreciate and incorporate differences into provision of care -  Includes cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race , ethnicity, lifestyle socioeconomic status, age and values in provision of care. Provides care based on own belief system. Learns the culture of the health care environment.

Facilitation of Learning:

• Facilitates learning for patients/ families, nursing staff and co