Clinical Specialist - Hematology/Oncology

About the role

Texas Children's Hospital is searching for a Clinical Specialist - Hematology/Oncology to work in a fast-paced setting. The role demonstrates theoretical and clinical expertise in the physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational aspects of nursing care for specified patient populations and their families, as outlined in unit profiles. The specialist works interdependently with and independently of the multidisciplinary team, with a scope of practice that includes practitioner, educator, consultant, researcher, administrator, and change agent.

The role promotes optimal patient and family care with the goal of enhancing patient and family outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advanced clinical practitioner.
• Collaborate with the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate treatment approaches using theoretical knowledge, sound judgment, and problem-solving.
• Act as a clinical resource to staff and other health care team members seeking to improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Provide consultative services to health care providers, patients, and families within the institution.
• Provide expertise to the leadership team on unit and system issues.
• Assess the learning needs of staff, families, and patients.
• Facilitate learning through formal and informal teaching.
• Apply new knowledge relevant to pediatric nursing in clinical practice.
• Participate in the Quality Outcomes Program and/or unit-based quality initiatives by coordinating, developing, implementing, and monitoring initiatives that promote clinical outcomes and demonstrate nursing excellence.
• Support and facilitate institutional goals and strategic plans.

Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with the hospital's commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Key facts

• The role includes advanced clinical practice, education, consultation, research, administration, and change management.
• The specialist promotes optimal patient and family care and enhanced outcomes.
• Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing.

Estimated salary

Estimated salary for nurse in United States: USD 6,650 - 12,000 per month, based on 128 CazVid job posts that state their pay. This is an estimate, not the salary offered.