RN, 5W Hematology/Oncology

Company: Nemours
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a part time (0.25 FTE) Registered Nurse for our 5 West Hematology/Oncology/Transplant and Cellular Therapy Unit in Wilmington, DE.Schedule consists of 60 hours in a 6-week schedule, with the ability to work more hours. There is the ability to become full time.12-hr Day/Night rotating, holiday requirement, and every third weekend requirement.Flex to other units and hematology oncology clinic as per the units rotation pull guidelines as needed.5 West is a 24-bed unit has been designated as the Hematology/Transplant and Cellular Therapy and Endocrine unit for the Nemours. This step-down unit provides inpatient care for pediatric patients requiring services from the Hematology/ Oncology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy, and Endocrine subspecialties. Admitting diagnoses include but are not limited to leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, neuroblastomas, solid organ malignancies, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, diabetes, and other types of genetic and immune disorders. In addition, stem cell and bone marrow donors are cared for on this unit. The type of patient care provided in this area is complex due to patient diagnosis, the intensity of therapy, the criticality of patient condition, and the extensive patient/family issues that necessitate nursing intervention.5 West nurses are responsible for coordinating patient care as part of an inter-professional team. Nurses are required to be competent in the care of the newly diagnosed endocrine patient, and hematology, oncology, pre-, peri-, and post- transplant and cellular therapy patient including the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy. Competency is established and maintained through an internal educational process. All registered nurses on 3East must successfully complete and maintain the National APHON (Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses) Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Course, the APHON BBMT (Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant) Core Curriculum, Hematology and Oncology 101, and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification within one (1) year of hire. Nurses are strongly encouraged to maintain or achieve their specialty certification: CPON (Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse), or CPHON (Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse).Additional RequirementsYou must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.BSN is preferredMust be eligible for Delaware State license (or compact license).Current AHA Healthcare Provider (HCP) Certification requiredPALS optional but required to obtain after hireby Jobble

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