RN- Infusion (Full Time, Days)

RN- Infusion (Full Time, Days)

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 for Hematology/Oncology patients.

Job Specific Duties:

• Performs a nursing assessment for all patients.
• Communicates the patient's progress including critical findings or changes in the condition with the provider and/or other disciplines involved in the care of the child.
• Completes patient admission history and discharge planning thoroughly and accurately as per policy.
• Admission history includes medication and allergy history, spiritual, cultural, developmental, educational/learning, and psychosocial needs.
• Verifies patient's roadmap, protocol, and orders for correctness and accuracy.
• Follows physician's orders and administers chemotherapy and supportive medications adhering to medication administration and chemotherapy policies.
• Ensures appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper disposal of hazardous drugs per hospital policy.
• Provides nursing to immuno-compromised patients including: central line monitoring, lab draws and monitoring of lab results, blood product administration, sepsis monitoring, and electrolyte administration.
• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Delegates nursing care based on knowledge of staff qualifications and competency.
• Performs reassessments as per policy, when there is a change in the plan of care, after the administration of analgesics, and/or when another intervention is performed.
• Provides education and documents on patient/family teachings on health-related needs (i.e. disease, medications, chemotherapy, pain, discharge, safety, nutrition, fever management, etc.).
• Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient.
• Promotes an "error-free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality & safe care as prompted.
• Assesses bodily systems, ensures safe, efficient care delivery with emphasis on the absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain and pain reduction, and performs thorough hand-offs.
• Accountable to accreditation and regulatory requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC.

Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 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 – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• American Heart Association PALS required within 1 year of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• APHON - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course required within 1 year of hire – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

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
• Ability 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 if needed while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service
• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy