Registered Nurse (RN) REGISTERED NURSE, for Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute Outpatient Center & Day Hospital

Position Title: Registered Nurse, Non-Acute

Department/Unit: Outpatient Blood and Cancer Outpatient/Day Hospital Clinic

Shift/Hours: Days/ 20hours/week

Expected Salary Range: Minimum $31.43/hour; Mid-point $39.59/hour; Salary determined based on years of nursing experience.

Our program is part of the Cincinnati Children's Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, which is ranked #1 in the nation for pediatric cancer care. Our objective is to improve the lives and potentially provide a cure for children and adolescents with cancer, blood, and immune disorders including Fanconi's Anemia, Hemophilia, Immunodeficiency/Histocytosis, Sickle Cell and Thrombophilia. The Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Hemoglobinopathy Lab, Immunology Clinic, Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis Clinic, Leukemia/Lymphoma Clinic, Long-term Follow-up, Neuroblastoma, Musculoskeletal Tumor Clinic, Neuro-Oncology Clinic, Psychosocial Program are also housed here

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named The #1 Pediatric Hospital in the Nation! - US News and World Report 2023

Additional Awards and Recognitions:

On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America's Best Employers for Diversity

On Forbes Magazine 2023 list of America's Best Large Employer

Great Place to Work™ Certified in 2023

An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

POSITION VALUE STATEMENT

Our nurses at Cincinnati Children's work from dawn to dusk and through the starlit hours to deliver the best possible patient care. When parents bring their children through our doors their focus is on one thing - the best outcome for their kids. The nurses at Cincinnati Children's help them reach the goal with dignity, respect, and lots of smiles. Such quality care is why we were designated a Magnet institution back in 2009. It is an honor to be recognized for our excellence in nursing; it sets the bar higher for what we need to continually achieve." - Barb Tofani, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President of Patient Service

Working as a Nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy:

• Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and familie

• Working with patients and families to provide direct care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and to bring the best care to the patient

• A state-of-the-art health facility

• Elevating your nursing skills

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefit

• Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partner

• Referral bonus program for current staff!

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness program

• Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!

POSITION SPECIFIC BENEFITS

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Nurses who have graduated from a college level nursing program and have passed a national licensing exam.

DEPARTMENT: Division of Patient Services; CCHMC Affiliates

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Director; Manager; Principal Investigator

COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS: All members of the interprofessional healthcare team

TITLES SUPERVISED: N/A

TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To function as a professional nurse and to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of infant; child; adolescent and adult patients and clients. To demonstrate competence in nursing skills; problem solving and priority setting. To recognize the need for professional growth and to take appropriate steps toward meeting educational needs.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance - Patient Services Staff

Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in Compliance efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share safety best practices. Be mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicate safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

• Interprofessional Practice

Demonstrates consistent integration of the Interprofessional Practice Model (IPM) in all aspects of practice.

• Patient Care - Age Specific and Culturally Diverse

Consistently integrates age specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning.

• Clinical judgment when performing caring practice

Collects clinical data; follow algorithms, decision trees, and protocols. Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions; uses available resources as needed. Documents plan of care, care delivered, and patient and family outcomes. Focuses on the usual and customary needs of the patient and family; anticipates future needs; bases care on standards and protocols; maintains a safe physical environment; acknowledges death as a potential outcome. Consistently integrates age specific concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Using self-management support, develops care goals and actions through partnerships with patients and families. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based on the plan of care goals, and the needs of the patient and family; uses teach back to evaluate effectiveness.

• Exhibits advocacy, moral agency and response to diversity

Works on behalf of patient and family; assesses personal values; aware of ethical conflicts/issues that may surface in clinical setting; makes ethical/moral decisions based on rules; represents patient when patient cannot represent self; aware of patients' rights. Assesses cultural diversity. Recognizes the potential impact of culture on the patient/family experience, and incorporates culturally diverse concepts into patient care.

• Clinical inquiry & performance review to improve practice

Follows standards and guidelines; implements clinical changes and research-based practices developed by others; recognizes the need for further learning to improve patient care; recognizes routine or obvious changing patient situation (e.g., deterioration, crisis); in unusual care situations, seeks help when needed to identify patient problem. Uses self-appraisal performance review and peer review, including annual goal setting, for assurance of competence and professional development to promote safe and ethical practice using the nursing process. Demonstrates openness to coaching and mentoring from others. Facilitates learning by assisting with peer and student learning experiences. Works with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify, share, implement and evaluate safety best practices.

• Uses systems thinking

Sees the pieces or components; sees patient and family within the isolated environment of the unit; sees self as key resource to support the family through the healthcare experience through care coordination. Sustains a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and freely communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

• Collaborates with team using shared decision making

Is receptive to the contributions of the interdisciplinary team in team meetings and discussion regarding patient issues. Participates in shared governance at the point-of-care as a member of unit-based councils or by demonstrating awareness and contributing to shared decision making (reading minutes, giving feedback and implementing council decisions).

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Associate/Diploma prepared RNs from ACEN, CCNE, CGFNS or NLN CNEA accredited institution
• If hired as an external candidate without BSN or MSN, must enroll in a BSN or MSN program within 1 year of hire date and complete the program within 5 years of the hire date
• 2 years nursing experience
• Active Ohio RN License. May be required to obtain other state licensure.
• H-1B visa sponsorship is not available

Preferred:

• BSN from ACEN, CCNE, CGFNS or NLN CNEA accredited institution or MSN

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability