RN Pediatric Hematology Oncology

RN Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Medical City Dallas summary:

The RN Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Medical City Dallas provides comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with hematology and oncology needs. This role includes performing patient assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, all while maintaining a focus on patient advocacy and safety. Candidates must possess a current RN license in Texas, preferably with prior pediatric experience and relevant certifications in chemotherapy and biotherapy.

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City Dallas our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) RN Pediatric Hematology Oncology to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Medical City Dallas, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Pediatric Hematology Oncology opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with emphasis on nursing process / outcomes for the Pediatric Service Line. Provider of Care:  · Determine the predictable or unpredictable health status and health needs of patients (individual and family) through interpretation of health data and preventive practice in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary health care team members. · Utilize a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care. · Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient. · Formulate a nursing care plan based on determination of nursing diagnoses and identified problems. · Implement nursing care within the RN’s scope of practice, including compliance with other laws that apply to the practice setting. · Develop and implement teaching plans for patients/ families concerning promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. · Provide education, emotional support and age specific care to foster a partnership with the patient and significant others. · Provide for the care of multiple patients (individual and family) either through direct care or assignment and/or delegation of care to other members of the healthcare team. · Evaluate and document the patient’s (individual and family) responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions. · Use critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice. Coordinator of Care: · Make assignments for licensed staff [LVN, RN] and delegate to unlicensed staff in compliance with current BNE rules in a structured health setting for patients with predictable as well as unpredictable health needs. Member of a Profession: · Assume accountability and responsibility for the quality, continuity, and coordination of nursing care across the care settings. · Act as patient advocate to implement and direct care to ensure patient safety in the clinical practice environment. · Integrate the management of information and effective communication skills in daily practice. · Serve as a healthcare advocate in monitoring and promoting quality health care and services for the patients served. · Participate in activities and act as a leader in promoting best practices, department specific initiatives and process improvement. · Build on the ANA Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Practice · Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization. · Other duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

· Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing 

· If hired after 6/1/12, BSN required within 24 months of hire into RN position. 

· Minimum of one-year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years, preferred. Experience in pediatrics is preferred.

· Current RN license in the State of Texas or compact license 

· Current American Heart Association or ARC BLS provider. 

· Effective 1/1/2014 PALS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.

 · APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider or ONS Provider required within 6 months of hire. 

· Stem Cell experience preferred

· CPHON certification preferred within 24 months of hire

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career We are interviewing candidates for our RN Pediatric Hematology Oncology opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords:

pediatric nursing, hematology oncology, RN, patient care, nursing assessment, medical city dallas, nurse jobs, healthcare provider, pediatric care, clinical practice

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