RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
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RN - Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
About Facility:
o 247 Licensed Beds
o Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
o Teaching Hospital
o Chest Pain Center
o Certified Stroke Center
o Congenital Cardiology ranked #7 by USNWR
o Radius rule: Travelers permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
Department Information:
o Beds: 24
16 beds for Hematology/Oncology
8 beds for Bone Marrow Transplant
Avg daily census: 22
All same staff but BMT is positive pressure environment
All RNs work interchangeably throughout 24 beds
o Required Experience: 2 years Peds with strong Onc/Hem/BMT experience
Nurses are acutely in the middle of tx day 0 day 1 and during the sickest time unless they are being intubated they are on this unit
o Will you accept a first-time traveler Yes if they are a strong BMT RN
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Ages: Neonate (more rare) to adults (if patient had childhood cancer treatment here they will come to unit even as an adult)
o On-Service: Solid tumor cancers Leukemia Sickle cell Aplastic anemia
Highly acute bone marrow transplant population this experience and skillset is a MUST will receive patients s/p day 0 day 1 and 2
If child does not require intubation they will come to this unit
o Off Service: Can take off service (non-Hem/Onc) but must be without communicable infections/precautions due to the neutropenic patient population
o Behavioral Health: unit will also commonly see BH Peds patients diagnoses to include but not limited to: Pediatric behavioral/adjustment disorders Suicidal Ideation elopement human trafficking
Unit is equipped with cameras in care areas
Psych Tech as available will round a couple of times per shift and is always available if patient escalates
Please request manager approval if traveler is not comfortable with this
Patient Ratios:
o RN: Same on both shifts acuity dependent
Hem/Onc 1:3
Observation/Off Service 1:3-4
Bone Marrow Transplant 1:1-2 based on acuity
Required License National Certification Certs (BLS ACLS etc.) or other position specific requirements such as Drivers License and/or Insurance:
o BLS PALS
o APHON provider card
APHON is just a certificate (like NIHSS) CPHON and BMTCN are not required
Skills required:
o Required:
Port access experience is a MUST Bone marrow transplant experience with Day 0-2 is a MUST Chemo administration Blood product transfusion cardiac rhythm interpretation
Comfortability with blood cultures/central line care; PCA pumps Heparin gtts
o Preferred:
End of Life care Precedex gtt Intransal Versed Ketamine drips; chest tubes
Support within the Department:
o Charge RN/Supervisor free floating
o Unit Educator - Days will serve as additional resource if needed
o Task RN 10am-1030p will help with Admissions/Discharges/Tasks
o Security until 9:30p
o HCTs 1:12 ratio
o Cameras within unit
o Rounding Psych Tech as available will round a couple of times per shift
o PICU consult team (all Ketamine drips etc)
o APP (on site during day)
o Provider on call overnight
o IV/VAT team
o Phlebotomy able to assist with morning labs/peripheral draws if needed
o RT 24/7 in house
o Telemetry monitoring bedside/nurses station monitoring nurses are responsible
Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pumps: Alaris
o Med Dispensing: Omnicell
Floating: If yes where
o General Pediatric Medial units will be based on skillset and needs
Ortho/Trauma Gen Peds Observation ED Holds (admitted pts)
No floating to Main ER/PICU/NICU
Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental
Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
Modified self-scheduling requests may not be accommodated
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
o RTO: Manager approval
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy Blue
o Parking: Free
o Department Culture: Must be a team player and take initiative
Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
Employment Type
Full Time
