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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated Pediatric Hematology Nurse to join our healthcare team. As a Pediatric Hematology Nurse, you will provide specialized nursing care to children and adolescents diagnosed with various blood disorders, including anemia, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, leukemia, and other hematologic conditions. Your role will involve administering treatments, monitoring patient progress, educating families, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
You will be responsible for performing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring the safe administration of medications, blood products, and chemotherapy. You will also play a key role in supporting patients and their families emotionally, helping them understand diagnoses, treatment options, and home care requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, compassion, and the ability to communicate effectively with children and their families. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or specialized hematology/oncology units. Experience with pediatric patients and knowledge of hematologic diseases are essential.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate patient records, participating in case conferences, and staying current with advances in pediatric hematology nursing. You will also be expected to adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children facing serious health challenges and are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide direct nursing care to pediatric hematology patients
- Administer medications, blood products, and chemotherapy as prescribed
- Monitor patient conditions and report changes to physicians
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and home care
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
- Participate in case conferences and care planning meetings
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and infection control standards
- Support patients and families emotionally throughout treatment
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Pediatric nursing experience required
- Experience in hematology/oncology nursing preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of pediatric hematologic disorders
- BLS/CPR certification
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a valid RN license?
- How many years of pediatric nursing experience do you have?
- Have you worked with pediatric hematology or oncology patients before?
- Are you comfortable administering chemotherapy and blood products?
- How do you handle emotionally challenging situations with patients and families?
- Are you certified in BLS/CPR?
- Can you describe your experience with care planning for pediatric patients?
- How do you stay current with advances in pediatric hematology nursing?
- Are you willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays?
- What strategies do you use to educate families about complex medical conditions?
