Staff Nurse - Pediatric Oncology

The Staff Nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The infusion nurse provides patient and family education, psychosocial and emotional support, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team.

• A.
  • 1. Implements nursing process:
    • a. Assesses patient and family needs.
    • b. Analyzes assessment data to develop clinically accurate diagnoses.
    • c. Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes.
    • d. Implements the plan of care.
    • e. Evaluates the patient’s response to interventions.
  • 2. Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies’ requirements.
  • 3. Administers medications, including chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions.
  • 4. Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family, and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care.
  • 5. Educates patient and family regarding various aspects and treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
  • 6. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. Maintains BLS certification.
  • 7. Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care and makes appropriate referrals.
  • 8. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role.
• B.
  • 1. Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting privacy and confidentiality.
  • 2. Develops approaches to problem solving which meet the individual needs of the patients and families.
  • 3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑specific care and support to the populations served.
  • 4. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including culture, ethnicity, gender, and age.
• C.
  • 1. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
  • 2. Complies with Institute, Nursing and Patient Care Services, and unit policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct.
  • 3. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice.
• D.
  • 1. Assists in defining goals and developing systems and work processes for the unit, the Division of Nursing, and the Institute.
  • 2. Participates in unit, program‑based, and divisional committees, councils, and initiatives.
  • 3. Demonstrates flexibility in setting and changing priorities. Accepts additional responsibilities as needed.
  • 4. Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit and the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services.
  • 5. Supports research activities within the unit, Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services, and the Institute.
• E.
  • 1. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and co‑workers. Effectively addresses and manages conflicts.
  • 2. Demonstrates effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team.
  • 3. Delegates as appropriate, and supervises assistive personnel in their provision of patient care.
  • 4. Functions in the charge nurse role when necessary, collaborating with staff and coordinating flow of patients into the infusion areas.
• F.
  • 1. Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives, and methods for accomplishing these.
  • 2. Attends in‑services, workshops and seminars. Shares information gained with colleagues.
  • 3. Facilitates professional growth of self and others by acting as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.
  • 4. Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles and presentations for colleagues and the public.
  • 5. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period.
  • 6. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations.
• G.
  • 1. Delivers expert, evidence‑based nursing care to patients and families.
  • 2. Performs pre‑procedural assessment with patients by obtaining medical history via pre‑procedural phone call to provide patient specific…