Registered Nurse - Pediatric Oncology

The Pediatric Hematology and Oncology unit at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) provides specialized care for children and young adults with blood disorders and cancers, including leukemias, lymphomas, sarcomas, anemias, bleeding disorders, thromboses, and sickle cell disease Brooke Army Medical Center. BAMC is a 425-bed, level I trauma center. BAMC is also the only level 1 trauma center in the DOD.

Patient age range:
Routine care is for patients from birth through age 26, with oncology care extendable to age 28 if needed Brooke Army Medical Center.

Cancers: leukemias, lymphomas, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, bone and soft tissue sarcomas, brain tumors, retinoblastoma, and more. Blood disorders: anemias, bleeding/clotting disorders, thromboses, sickle cell anemia, and long-term survivorship care Brooke Army Medical Center.

Multidisciplinary clinics for sickle cell anemia and long-term cancer survivorship Brooke Army Medical Center.

• The Pediatric Oncology RN shall:
  Perform the full scope of professional nursing duties within granted clinical privileges and scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, family, and medical histories.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide direct patient care, including:
  Medication administration by oral, IV, intramuscular, subcutaneous, transdermal, and rectal routes.
• Wound care and dress changes.
• Patient hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Blood product administration according to established protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status.
• Recognize and intervene in life-threatening situations using established emergency procedures.
• Perform diagnostic procedures including phlebotomy and point-of-care testing as authorized.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, medications, discharge instructions, and health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and patient safety standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment, including infusion pumps, monitoring systems, and other clinical devices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Adapt to changing patient acuity, staffing needs, and workload demands.
• Float to other comparable patient care units as assigned and within competency level.

• Education Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.
• Licensure Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. state, territory, district, or jurisdiction.
• License must remain current throughout employment.
• Experience Minimum one (1) year of RN experience within the last two (2) years in an acute care inpatient setting.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred or Unit-Specific:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) for designated Medical-Surgical specialty units.

Additional certifications may be required based on assignment

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of adult medical-surgical nursing principles and standards.
• Ability to prioritize and manage…