Description
Only in pediatrics can you save a lifetime.®
Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU): includes the inpatient and the outpatient Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit admits children of all ages with hematological and/or oncology, and blood and marrow transplant inpatient clinical needs.
Significant populations include:
- Newly diagnosed oncology diseases (leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro oncology)
- Chemotherapy
- Sickle cell disease
- Pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy
- Fever/neutropenia
- Bacteremia
- Anemia/blood disorders
- Acute chest syndrome/pneumonia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Blood and marrow and hematopoectic stem cell transplantation
About Our ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP)
Transition to Practice Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
The Transition to Practice Program (TPP) is a 12-month program designed to provide the nurse resident with an opportunity to transition into the role of a professional nurse under the guidance and support of our clinical nursing staff, nurse educators and program facilitators.
The program includes didactic and simulated learning combined with hands-on training in the clinical practice based environment, facilitating the nurse resident's transition from novice to competent nurse. Additionally, the program aims to create a strong social network that fosters a sense of community, support, resiliency building and professional development.
The TPP is offered twice a year to newly-licensed graduate nurses from an accredited nursing program with a passion for children. All new graduates with less than one year of clinical experience are eligible to participate in the program after obtaining licensure.
All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large.
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the nation and ranked in all specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s National is transforming pediatric medicine for all children. The Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021, a first-of-its-kind pediatric hub dedicated to developing new and better ways to care for kids. Children’s National has been designated four times in a row as a Magnet® hospital, demonstrating the highest standards of nursing and patient care delivery. This pediatric academic health system offers expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty care locations in the D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia. Children’s National is home to the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation. It is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care and as a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. In 1987, Children’s National founded Safe Kids Worldwide, a non-profit dedicated to reducing unintentional injuries among children through comprehensive national and global education, research and advocacy. As a non-profit, Children's National relies on generous donors to help ensure that every child receives the care they need.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree ASN (Required)
Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
The licensed Registered Nurse will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
Identify resources and know when to ask for assistance.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Identify self learning needs and seek resources to meet those needs.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse licensed in the District of Columbia. (Required)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Transformational Leadership
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Contribute to MagnetTM re-designation as evidenced by timely annual completion of professional profile and participation in relevant councils, committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
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Demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced by successful completion of change project.
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Recognize need to escalate patient care issues via chain of command.
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Utilize the currently identified process to ensure accurate hand off.
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Demonstrate ability to work cohesively with ancillary staff to meet patient care needs.
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Cooperate in the implementation of change and support management decisions.
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Demonstrate empathy , concern and a desire to be helpful to others.
Structural Empowerment
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Complete all mandatory education and regulatory requirements and participates in professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
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Participate in performance appraisal and peer review.
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Support department goals for formal education, national certification, national safety standards and service excellence.
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Work in a collaborative manner with all members of the healthcare team and is viewed positively by coworkers.
Exemplary Professional Practice
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Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient and family and complete accurate and timely patient assessment.
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Demonstrate clinical skills necessary to care for assigned patients.
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Develop assessment, organizational and prioritization skills necessary to care for patients whose clinical needs change throughout the shift.
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Complete documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.
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Continually assess and plan proactively for educational needs throughout hospital/clinic stay and before time of discharge.
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Organize care to complete assignment on time.
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Demonstrate caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Safety
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Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
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Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
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Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
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Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
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Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
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Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
