Children's Health (Dallas) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Hematology / Oncology for a nursing job in Dallas, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Hematology / Oncology
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff
Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse - Day Hospital
Department: Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders Outpatient
Location: Children's Health Dallas
Shift: Days
Job Type: (On-Site)
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Summary:
This Nurse will join the team of Nurses in the Day Hospital of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Clinic.
Some Highlighted Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include nursing care coordinator and provide direct patient care in providing chemotherapy, blood product administration and various other IV medication infusions to weekend outpatients in our Day Hospital.
This nurse will collaborate and communicate closely with the inpatient nursing team
This is a full-time position that will be scheduled to work 80 hours every two weeks.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
* Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
* Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
* Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.
* Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.
Other information:
WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year nursing experience working in pediatric hematology oncology.
EDUCATION
* BSN required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required.
* BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association required.
* PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) required.
* Effective April 20, 2020, new employees must obtain PACES certification within 6 months of hire and existing employees must obtain PACES certification upon expiration of their PEARS certification (no later than April 20, 2022). (Department specific requirement - see addendum) required.
* In some service areas, Initial Pediatric Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behaviors (PPMAB) training must be renewed annually 60 Days, required.
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:
· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
· Caregiver Leave
· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
Children's Health (Dallas) Job ID #24345. Posted job title: RN - Day Hospital - Hematology Oncology Outpatient
About Children's Health (Dallas)
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children for 110 years, and generation to come. We recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.
Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
Benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Holiday Pay
Pet insurance
Employee assistance programs
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
