Registered Nurse - Pediatric Oncology and Hematology

Description A Brief Overview The division is designed to accommodate provide medical care to patients who are immunocompromised. This includes care for babies, children, teens and young adults with cancer and blood disorders. A range of services and an individualized treatment plan are provided and treatment tailored for the specific cancer type and stage, and to meet the patient’s unique needs. Common patient diagnoses include: Leukemia Basal cell carcinoma Sickle cell anemia Skin cancer Bone cancer What You Will Do Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr