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Rotating (United States of America)Job DescriptionSeeking Breakthrough Makers
Registered Nurse - General Oncology Unit
A Brief Overview
This is a Full time- 36 hour a week position on our General Oncology unit. It is Day /Night rotating, 12 hour shifts, every third weekend. This position requires 1 year of previous RN work experience.
Deliver compassionate, culturally effective care as a Registered Nurse. Our nurses coordinate all facets of patient care, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and can progress to managing the most complex cases in their clinical area.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Responsibilities
Deliver family-centered care guided by CHOP's Nursing Professional Practice Model.
Develop, evaluate, and revise patients' plans of care throughout their hospitalization.
Gather and analyze data to inform the care team and delegate tasks.
Promote excellent patient outcomes by adhering to evidence-based practices, nursing standards, and safety procedures.
Identify and address safety concerns or ethical dilemmas with unit leadership.
Develop effective partnerships with the interdisciplinary care team.
Adopt healthcare technology and clinical practice changes in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain CEUs for nursing licensure and comply with annual nursing competencies and mandatory education.
Education
Required: Technical diploma- Nursing
Preferred: Bachelor's degree- Nursing
Experience
Required: At least one (1) year RN experience
Preferred: Prior experience in pediatrics or area of specialty
Skills and Abilities
Use of patient-facing technology (IV pumps, point-of-care devices, CR monitors)
Ability to gather and assess clinical information using appropriate healthcare technology
Licenses and Certifications
Required (upon hire at a Pennsylvania location): Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
Required (upon hire at a New Jersey location): Registered Nurse (New Jersey) or Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board
Required (upon hire): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by an organization that appoints a hands-on instructor to lead psychomotor skills verification (i.e., American Heart Association or Red Cross).
About the Unit
This is 24 bed medical unit specializing in the care of Oncology patients. We care for children of all ages, ranging from infancy to early adulthood. Common diagnoses treated on the unit include Leukemia, Lymphoma, Solid Organ Tumors and Neuro Oncology disease
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