Hematology/Oncology Care Unit (HCU): includes the inpatient and the outpatient Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The 32-bed inpatient unit admits children of all ages with hematological and/or oncology, and blood and marrow transplant inpatient clinical needs.
Significant populations include:
- Newly diagnosed oncology diseases (leukemia/lymphoma, solid tumors, neuro oncology)
- Chemotherapy
- Sickle cell disease
- Pain crisis in hemoglobinopathy
- Fever/neutropenia
- Bacteremia
- Anemia/blood disorders
- Acute chest syndrome/pneumonia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Blood and marrow and hematopoectic stem cell transplantation
All Nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The professional Model of Care require registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National support the development of RN relationships with the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. He/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit project and activities.