University of Rochester·City of Rochester, New York
The Registered Nurse provides competent direct patient care in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic, including chemotherapy and blood product administration. The role also involves telephone triage, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support clinical excellence.
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Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Department: 500427 Pediatric Specialty Nurses Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCC 215 H Compensation Range: $38.76 - $52.33 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
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The Level II Registered Nurse, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards. The Level II Registered Nurse contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. The Level II Registered Nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services and assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities. Full-Time Position Available (36hrs): 9hr days M-F An exciting nursing position is available in the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology offering the opportunity to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to clinical excellence and family centered care. In this multifaceted role, you will provide expert nursing care in the Acute Care Clinic, including management of oncology and hematology patients requiring blood product administration, chemotherapy, evaluation and treatment of fever and neutropenia, and management of pain crisis. Responsibilities also include comprehensive telephone triage and care management, patient and family education, and participation in quality improvement, workflow optimization, and research initiatives. This position also partners closely with the Pediatric Infusion Center. Previous pediatric experience, including chemotherapy administration, strongly preferred. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
The position requires a Registered Nurse with previous pediatric experience, specifically in chemotherapy administration. Candidates should be prepared to take on expanded roles such as charge nurse or preceptor within the clinic.
Market context
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