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Shift Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit

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Children's National

Washington, DC

Posted Jun 19

Unit
Oncology

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Role

On the floor
Charge shifts
Setting
Hospital
Experience
2+ years

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Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Nursing experience. (Required) 1 year Recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge The Shift Coordinator, will successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at CNMC.

Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia . Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Participate/support Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.

Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable for supporting/participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process. Participate in community activities.

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Participates in Assessment, Planning, and Implementation of Nursing Process Continuously perform patient/family assessments as necessary to ensure needs are met. Assess and modify skill mix and staffing levels using manager or clinical coordinator for complex issues. Function as a resource in planning patient discharge and all clinical issues.

Utilize multidisciplinary approach to meeting patient care needs. Demonstrates Ability to Communicate Effectively Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills by adopting techniques for specific situations. Provide performance feedback to all staff in a constructive, timely manner.

Effectively manage conflict resolution. Serve as consumer advocate for patient/family concerns. Educates Patient/Family Facilitate learning opportunities for all staff.

Ensure that patient/family educational needs are met. Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

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Requirements

  • Registered Nurse in District of Columbia
  • 2 years Nursing experience. (Required)

Place

City
Washington, DC
Median rent
$1,954/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$109,870/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
9% above the national average

Washington area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Washington, DC, USA

Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.

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Children's National is a pediatric healthcare facility located in Washington, DC. The job descriptions indicate a structured, safety-focused environment where support staff are expected to remain with patients continuously, engage them in age-appropriate activities, and assist with basic care tasks…

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Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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