Registered Nurse- Children’s Hospital of Richmond- Peds Oncology

Job title: Registered Nurse- Children’s Hospital of Richmond- Peds Oncology

Job description: Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU combines award-winning research, education and clinical care with an uncanny understanding of what makes kids tick. Our team is a family. We work together to give every child in our growing community a chance to heal, recover and celebrate their super powers. JOB SUMMARY

The chief objective of this position:

Registered Nurse position in the Pediatric Oncology Clinic is responsible for clinic flow, managing care coordination message pools, central line access/management and lab draws, administration of Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Blood Products and other medication, coordination of care chemotherapy administering with scheduled procedures and admissions.

Clinical Nurse I

Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.

Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.

Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse II

Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.

Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.

Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families.

Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clinical Nurse III

Demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population.

Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.

Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately.

Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.

Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.

Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

Clin I: N/A

Clin II:
= 12 to 24 months RN experience

Clin III:
= 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED

Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

Clin III: Certification in specialty area

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Company: VCU Health System

Expected salary:

Location: Richmond, BC

Job date: Thu, 20 May 2021 05:58:44 GMT