Registerd Nurse- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Outpatient Clinic (PRN)

Job Description Summary The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology clinic is a very busy Pediatric Clinic that treats a variety of hematological and oncology patients. We are unique in that we see regular clinic visits as well as perform infusions. Our clinic team consists of RNs, CMA, and administrative assistant who work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality and safety of care for our patients. Each day’s workflow varies depending on the clinic, but includes working as a team that includes: patient triage, in-clinic procedures, administering chemotherapy, blood products, IV antibiotics, patient/parent education, medication administration including vaccines, CVC line care, obtaining EKG, and care coordination. Team members work alongside providers (including physicians, PAs and NPs) during patient clinic visits to provide the needed care our patients deserve. Other team members that we work alongside include: Social workers, Pharmacists, Psychologist, and Phlebotomists. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000458 CHS - Hematology - Oncology - Childrens (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Description Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, no nights or weekends Job Summary/Purpose: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. Minimum Training and Education Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous), while sitting (Continuous), while walking (Continuous), to climb stairs (Infrequent), work indoors (Continuous), outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent), from elevated areas (Frequent), in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent), from kneeling positions (Infrequent), bend at the waist (Continuous), twist at the waist (Frequent), squat (Frequent), "pinching" operations (Frequent), gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous), firm grasping (Continuous), fine manipulation (Continuous), reach overhead (Frequent), repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous), fully use both legs (Continuous), use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent), reach in all directions (Continuous), lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent), lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent), lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent), exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent); examples: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous), ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous), match or discriminate between colors (Continuous), determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous), good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous), ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous), perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous), deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous), work rotating shifts (Frequent), overtime (Frequent), latex safe environment (Continuous), maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous), maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous), be qualified physically for respirator use (Continuous). The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr