Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Children's Health Center - Valvano Day Hospital
On-siteDurham, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care for pediatric patients in allergy/immunology, bone marrow transplant, hematology/oncology, and liver transplant clinics. Assess acute and chronically ill patient needs, individualize care plans, and modify interventions based on patient response. Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed providers while serving as a team leader or charge nurse when assigned. Maintain a safe environment by monitoring equipment and resources, and support staff development through precepting and quality improvement initiatives. Full-time mixed schedule of 8 and 12-hour shifts with occasional weekend rotation. Chemotherapy certification required within six months of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Must have at least one full year of nursing experience
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Nursing Diploma program
- Current North Carolina Registered Nurse license or compact RN license required
- BLS certification required
- Chemotherapy certification required within six months of hire
- Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, accountability, and family-centered care
- Ability to multitask, document assessments, interventions, evaluations, and re-evaluations of patient status
- Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill pediatric patients and respond appropriately
- Strong patient and family education skills in support of the nursing plan of care
- Strong collaboration and relationship management skills with patients, families, visitors, physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Ability to seek resources independently and work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient specialty and infusion care environment
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