Job Description

Responsibilities

RN- Cancer & Blood Disorders IP Unit- 0. 9 FTE, Days

No pediatrics experience? No problem! If you have experience working with adult populations, we will provide training on working with pediatric patients and their families while leveraging the adult RN experience you already have. We will personalize an orientation just for you to set you up for success in the pediatric specialty you are hired for.

Cancer and Blood Disorder Center / Inpatient Unit

The inpatient CBDC unit is a 48-bed unit caring for patients from birth to young adult who are being treated for a hematologic or oncologic diagnoses. This includes Hematopoietic Stem Cell transplant (HSCT) and Immunotherapy patients.

RNs on the CBDC are typically assigned between two and four patients. CNAs work on all shifts supporting patient care delegated by RNs. The percent of skill mix is approximately 70% RN and 30% CNA. Assignments may include patients from either the Hematology/Oncology or HSCT Service. RNs are initially trained to either the Hematology/Oncology service or the HSCT service. Within the first year, staff completes their training by cross training to the other area. All staff on the CBDC have completed APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider training prior to administering chemotherapeutic agents.

As an integral member of the Health Care Team, the RN functions within the Scope of Practice as defined by the State, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing Practice, and adheres to Seattle Children\'s policies/procedures and guidelines of care. Responsible for providing safe, family centered patient care. Using the Nursing Care Process, the RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care in a collaborative method with the patient and patient\'s family, significant others, and members of the health care team. May be required to provide supervision and delegation of tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others as defined by the State Administrative Code. Assists in meeting Seattle Children\'s strategic goals by incorporating the initiatives to support the strategic plans into the daily work, i.e. Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), ART, etc. In accordance with House Bill 1155 (effective January 1, 2020), the following areas have clinical unpredictable needs and as a result will have a call obligation within their nursing positions: Apheresis, Cardiac Cath Lab, Dialysis, ECMO, Home Care Services, Imaging Services (including GI Procedures), Perioperative Services, and Transplant Coordinators. Requirements

Required Education/Experience: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Required Credentials: - Current Washington State RN License, or other current state license that the RN is required to work in. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is required for all positions. Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Providers. ACLS will not be accepted as a substitute to the requirements listed above. Employees are responsible for any costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PALS or PEARS certification if it is not a requirement of the position. - Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain PEARS within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times:- Cancer Care Unit- Nurses working in the following areas are required to successfully obtain a Chemotherapy Biotherapy Provider Card from the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times:- Cancer Care Unit- Nurses working in the following areas are required to complete the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Research training within 6 months of employment, and subsequently maintain at all times while working in these areas. - Cancer Care Unit Min to Max Hourly Salary $42.21 - $83.18 /hr Min to Max Annual Salary $87,796.80 - $173,014.40 /yr Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children\'s website here: WSNA - UFCW

Seattle Children\'s offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information

Seattle Children\'s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Click here for more information. About Us

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