Job Description

Full time, night shift (7PM-7:30AM)

The Blood and Marrow Transplant inpatient unit is seeking registered nurses with a desire to join our premier multidisciplinary team at one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-Desginated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the country. Nurses on this 16-bed acute unit provide care to adult patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing stem cell transplant or cellular therapies such as CAR-T (Chimeric antigen receptor) therapy, a new and innovative treatment for several hematologic malignancies, including Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Nurses actively participate in clinical trials and novel therapies. With many cancer patients experiencing extended and repeated hospital admissions, nurses are able to connect with patients and families, and greatly impact their care and outcomes. 

On the Blood and Marrow Transplant inpatient unit, you’ll learn to administer advanced cancer-fighting therapies and earn an Oncology Nursing Society Chemo/Biotherapy certificate. You’ll administer blood products, monitor and treat patients for specific disease or treatment-related toxicities, and provide supportive/palliative care to a challenging and vulnerable patient population.  Delivery of effective, compassionate cancer care depends on a knowledgeable, strong and dedicated team, and the nurses on this Oncology unit are essential to achieving that mission. 

 

This role is reserved for the new graduate or nurse with less than 12 months experience. The nurse will utilize this time to learn the institution and nursing practice. It is expected that a nurse in this role successfully pass the probationary period within 12 months (18 months maximum with a defined action plan developed with manager).  Utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional nurse.  Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level.  Functions effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.  Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided, and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. 

             

 

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

 

Clinical Practice/Care Delivery

Novice; focus of clinical practice/care delivery is on own learningUses/applies evidence based practice; accesses appropriate resourcesFollows unit based protocols, documentation, pathways, etcInvolves patient and family in care; follows Relationship Based Care guidelinesConducts patient/family needs assessment; initiates and documents patient/family educationAssists with precepting students, PCT or peer for isolated days (not accountable for entire orientation); may assist with share days or shadow days  PRN

 

Professional Development

Responsible for accessing education applicable to self professional development; focus on completion of competencies appropriate for patient care setting.Successful completion of orientation within 12 months (18 months for those with an identified development plan).Accountable for orientation e.g. assignments, goal setting, communication of needs, attending required orientation meetings, etc).Accountable for achieving/maintaining requirements for unit practice, such as Triage for ED nurses, arrest team role for ICUs.Attends mandatory training and education classes specific to unit/department.Support and attend educational offerings such as Journal Clubs, Nursing Grand Rounds, in-services.

 

Service Quality/Safety

Follows unit protocols and Best Practices addressing NSQI.Supports unit based initiatives for process improvement plans, including data collection.Aware of patient/family satisfaction scores and contributes to unit initiatives for improvement.Recognizes potential/actual patient/family issues and seeks assistance to address.Participates in collecting data to evaluate RBC outcomes, such as hand offs, medication safety, etc.Participates in some or all elements of research.

 

Unit Operations

Supports Charge Nurse role and demonstrates basic understanding of the role.Actively contributes to teamwork (cooperates with peers, flexible with assignments, takes admissions as required, etc).May orient to charge if needed (situation dependent upon unit and individual’s progress).Attends staff meetings (per unit protocols).Aware of and supports unit, divisional and organizational governance structure and opportunities.Participates in unit level decision making via governance model; provides feedback as appropriate.Participates in organizational initiatives such as surveys (Employee Opinion, MHA Retention and others).Provides feedback for peer review as requested.Maintains standards for unit operations (equipment maintenance, scheduling guidelines, etc).Maintains regulatory requirements for JCAHO readiness; participates in tracer activities.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.  Provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.  Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

QualificationsLicensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.Current CPR certification required.Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served.  Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.    Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.Additional Information

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Compensation

Pay Range: $34.50/hourOther Compensation (if applicable):

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