RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology

RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
• About Facility:
• 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
• 885 licensed beds
• Level 1 Trauma Designation
• Teaching Hospital: Yes, Academic Medical Center
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• Unit Information:
• Beds: 16 on PHO and 16 on PA
• Average 14-32 patients per day
• Minimum Years of Experience required?
• PHO: 1 year in Pediatric hem/oncology acute care
• PA: 1 year in pediatric acute care
• Will you accept a first-time traveler?Yes, with a strong pediatric background
• Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
• Leukemia, solid tumors, sickle cell crisis, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, behavioral health overlay, general adolescent medicine
• Patient Ratios:
• RN :
• Peds Hem/Oncology - 1: 3-4
• Peds Adolescent Medicine - 1:4-5
• CNA: 1:6-16
• Required Licensure & Certifications:
• PA: BLS, PALS preferred
• PHO: BLS, PALS preferred, APHON required chemo certification required
• Skills required:
• Central line management, chemo administration, strong pediatric assessment and critical thinking.
• Support within the Department:
• CNA: vital signs, ADL, safety rounding, I&Os
• Receptionist/HUC
• Charge nurse
• Phlebotomy
• IV/VAT Team - for difficult peripheral access
• Resource Nurse: availability varies
• RT, 24/7
• Hospitalist, 24/7
• Intensivist, 24/7
• Bedside telemetry monitoring, no Tele tech is available.
• Technology/Equipment:
• EMR: Epic
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Omnicell
• Monitors:
• Unit specific equipment:
• Floating: If yes, where?
• Will work routinely between PA and PHO and other units in Brenner except Peds ED.
• Orientation (facility and unit) :
• NEO
• 2 days departmental
• Other notes:
• Scrub Color: Royal blue, can wear pediatric appropriate scrub top
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Team oriented, supportive, and family centered. High emphasis on professional growth, education and safety.