Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Charlotte, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION

RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology

About Facility:

• 247 Licensed Beds
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center
• Congenital Cardiology ranked #7 by USNWR
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Department Information:

• Beds: 24 (16 beds for Hematology/Oncology, 8 beds for Bone Marrow Transplant)
• Avg daily census: 22
• All RNs work interchangeably throughout 24 beds
• Required Experience: 2 years of Peds with strong Oncology/Hematology experience (BMT experience highly preferred)
• Will accept first-time traveler if strong BMT RN

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Ages: Neonate to adults (if patient had childhood cancer treatment here, they will come to unit, even as an adult)
• On-Service: Solid tumor cancers, Leukemia, Sickle cell, Aplastic anemia
• Highly acute bone marrow transplant population
• Off Service: Non-Hem/Onc without communicable infections
• Behavioral Health: Pediatric behavioral/adjustment disorders, Suicidal Ideation, elopement, human trafficking

Patient Ratios:

• Hem/Onc – 1:3
• Observation/Off Service – 1:3-4
• Bone Marrow Transplant – 1:1-2, based on acuity
• CNA: 1:12

Required License/Certifications:

• BLS, PALS
• APHON provider card (certificate)

Skills Required:

• Port access experience, chemo administration, blood product transfusion, cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Comfort with blood cultures/central line care, PCA pumps, Heparin gtts

Preferred Skills:

• Bone marrow transplant experience (Day 0-2)
• End of Life care – Precedex gtt, Intranasal Versed, Ketamine drips, chest tubes

Support within Department:

• Charge RN/Supervisor – free floating
• Unit Educator (Days)
• Task RN – 10am-10:30pm
• Unit Secretary – until 9:30pm
• HCTs – 1:12 ratio
• Psych Tech as available
• PICU consult team
• APP (day), Provider on call overnight
• IV/VAT team, Phlebotomy, RT 24/7, Telemetry monitoring, Security 24/7

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Med Dispensing: Omnicell

Orientation:

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Other Notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Free
• Department Culture: Must be a team player and take initiative

JOB SUMMARY
The RN Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis,
outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or
department policies, procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. The RN
Clinical Nurse assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities
in a safe manner. The RN Clinical Nurse maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate
to the population of patients served.
A registered nurse's practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive
Statements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Collects pertinent data and information relative to the healthcare consumer's health or the situation.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the actual or potential diagnoses, problem, and issues.
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation.
Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health
and a safe environment.
Delegates elements of care to appropriate healthcare workers in accordance with any applicable legal
or policy parameters or principles.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
Practices ethically.
Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
Collaborates with healthcare consumers and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing
practice.
Leads within the professional practice setting and the profession.
Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic
thinking.
Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
Contributes to quality nursing practice.
Evaluates one's own and others' nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and
guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are
safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing and
nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
Models the Atrium Health mission, vision, and value.
Supports and contributes to the Patient Centered Care Philosophy by understanding that every
teammate is a Caregiver whose role is to meet the needs of the patient.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be
able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must
speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger
dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient
and/or unit conditions. Physical Abilities Testing required.
Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the
department by the nurse leader.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN preferred. Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Provider status according to American Heart Association.
Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and
reside or; if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the
licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license
or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the
nurse leader.
Complies with the requirements for advancement, maintenance, approved certification, and nursing
education as outlined in Professional Nurse Clinical Advancement Program.
PATIENT POPULATION SERVED
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and
competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient
population served.
PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the
job.
Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job
responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as
described above and is controlled via user ID and password.
MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
Complex medical equipment and supplies.

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