What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Nurse Clinician Hematology and Oncology Clinic position at The Children's Hospital of Alabama?
In Hematology and Oncology Clinic at Main Campus Lowder Building
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 8-4:30.
Summary:
The Advanced Nurse Clinician is a professional registered nurse who is an expert in the care of a defined patient population within a specialty clinic or subspecialty area. The clinician assumes a leadership role and supervisory responsibilities in the development, organization, and implementation of care and services for this patient population. The role integrates direct patient care, education, consultation, and research/quality improvement to support high-quality, patient- and family-centered care across Specialty Care Services.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State
- Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State
* Basic Life Support
Nonessential:
* Basic Life Support Instructor
* Certified Pediatric Nurse or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
- Certified Registered Nurse of Infusion
- Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse
- Certified Nephrology Nurse
- Certified Nurse Operating Room
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Associate of Science Nursing in Nursing
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Specialized
The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders is a partnership between the UAB Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Children’s of Alabama, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center and National Childhood Research entities, including the National Cancer Institute and the Children’s Oncology Group. Clinic 8 includes 18 board-certified Pediatric Hematologists/Oncologists. Specialty care is provided for blood disorders, Oncology, and NeuroOncology. The clinic also provides transfusion and apheresis services on an outpatient basis. Neuro-Psychologists, Academic Fellows, Residents and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners also provide care in this area, under the supervision of the attending MD. Clinical and research programs include Pediatric Oncology (Childhood and Young Adult Cancer), Pediatric Hematology ( Blood Diseases, including Sickle Cell Disease), Neuro-Oncology (Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors), Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program (Taking on Life After Cancer), and Hope and Cope Psychosocial Program. Our Cancer specialty service continues to be named among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News and World Report. Location: Children’s of Alabama (1st Floor, Lowder Building)
Schedule: 8-4:30, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days