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Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse part time HemOnc Unit
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Oct 2024
About the role
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse part time HemOnc Unit - (2400014X)
Bachelor's Degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required)
BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years At least 2 years of hematology/oncology/BMT experience (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
APHON Chemobiotherapy Provider (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Chemo and Biotherapy Management
Description
All Nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The professional Model of Care require registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. He/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit project and activities.Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree Graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required)
BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years At least 2 years of hematology/oncology/BMT experience (Required)
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
APHON Chemobiotherapy Provider (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Chemo and Biotherapy Management
- Administrate chemo/biotherapy, independently and safely.
- Handle and dispose of hazardous drugs, safely.
- Be aware of risk factors and make clear decisions based on risk.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families.
- Manage care of patient with multiple types of central lines. (broviacs, port-a-cath, PICC lines, etc), independently.
- Clinical resource for central lines and chemo/biotherapy to clinical area of the hospital that do not routinely care for these.
- Contribute to Magnet re-designation as evidenced by independent updating of professional profile and initiation of council involvement, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
- Communicate to reflect development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patients' needs.
- Independently initiate escalation of issues utilizing chain of command.
- Show proper use of the currently identified hand off processes.
- Show a collegial and respectful relationship with healthcare team.
- Participate to implement change and support management decisions.
- Role model behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.
- Maintain regulatory requirements e.g. license, BLS, independently.
- Plan for attendance at mandatory education and professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
- Model professional review of peers through timely participation in evaluations.
- Seek out opportunities to participate in enhancing departmental goals by ensuring adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; support advancement of education and certification as well.
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team and role model professional behavior and teamwork with coworkers.
- Utilize resources as needed and know when to escalate to next level.
- Utilize assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of data base and plan of care within identified timeframes.
- Model clinical skills with complex patients that reflect an
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