RN- Hematology/Oncology (Full Time, Night shift) at Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies and applies evidence based practice. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director and has passion for learning. Provides compassionate and family centered care Hematology/Oncology for patients.

Job Specific Duties

• Ensures completion of patient admission history & prepares and accurately completes the discharge planning process as per department and hospital policies and procedures. 


• Plans, implements and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. F: Daily/ T: 10 hours R:


• Follows physician’s orders, administers chemotherapy & patient medications & reconstitutes meds when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per medication administration policy. 


• Provides nursing to immuno-compromised patients including: central line monitoring, IV site monitoring, lab draws and monitoring of lab results. 


• Performs interventions which include electrolyte infusions, sepsis monitoring, and transfusions with blood products. 


• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment. 


• Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care and attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety as per hospital policy. 


• Upon admission, verifies patient roadmap, protocol and orders for correctness and accuracy. 


• Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management Policy and procedure. 


• Completes all nursing multi-system assessments that includes head to toe, vitals, dressing changes, suction, feeding, bathing and repositioning. 


• Ensures appropriate restraint orders use and documentation and monitoring, as required by Sedation Policy and procedure.


• Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and procedures. 


• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record. 


• Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient. 


• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input and communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. 


• Educates families regarding new diagnosis and provides treatment plan. 


• Promotes an “error-free” working environment by consistently providing high-quality & safe care as prompted. 


• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe, efficient care, while ensuring no medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain & pain reduction. 


• Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. 


• Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use.


• Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based activities. 


• Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC. 


• Ensures proper disposal of chemotherapy products per the Disposal Waste Policy. 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association BLS CPR: American Heart Healthcare Provider – must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


• American Heart Association PALS Must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year


• CHEMO/APHO Aphon - Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course– must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment within 1 year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in BSN program


• A minimum of 1 year experience as an RN in Pediatric in Hematology/Oncology setting preferred


• Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred


• Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse i.e. (CPHON) or (CPON) or BMTCN preferably within 5 years of hire


• Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable


• Able to work effectively in collaborative environment


• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice


• Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service


• Able to provide coverage for on-call assignments per departmental and hospital policy