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UNIT FOCUS
Staff Nurses working on Ellison 14 are certified to administer IV chemotherapy and blood products and are required to complete competencies related to the care of the bone marrow transplant patient population. Ellison 14 fosters and promotes the development
of expertise in oncology nursing practice. Unit specific orientation
and programs have been implemented to facilitate the orientation
and ongoing development of both experienced RNs and new graduate
nurses. Membership in the Oncology Nursing Society and attainment
of Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN) is valued and strongly encouraged. Departmental funding is available
to staff applying for OCN certification.
PATIENT CARE DELIVERY MODEL
The patient care delivery model is a patient-focused
model, supported by primary nursing. Patient-focused care is high
quality, comprehensive, accessible, supportive and personalized
care. To inquire about positions available on this unit, contact
Christina Vasiliou at cvasiliou@partners.org.
TEAM MEMBERS
A team of health care personnel consisting of physicians (i.e., attendings, fellows, residents/interns); physician assistant; registered nurses (i.e., nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, staff nurses); case manager; pharmacists; social workers; dietitians; chaplains; physical, occupational, speech therapists and consult services (i.e., Palliative Care Services, Pain Service; Infection Control) work collaboratively to provide twenty-four hour coverage and support to patients and family members. Registered nurses are assisted by patient care associates.
SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff schedules are driven by patient need.
The scheduling process is staff driven and flexible to accommodate
personal and educational needs. Once the schedule is posted, the
staff manages changes. A self -scheduling model is in place on Ellison
14. A Time Planning committee consisting of elected members of the
Ellison 14 staff oversee the development, implementation and evaluation
of scheduling guidelines and finalization of time plans. Full, part
time and per diem staff is employed on the unit. Flex hours may
consist of 4, 8, 12 hour shifts.
STAFF ORIENTATION
All staff attends a one- week nursing orientation
program. Unit orientation is preceptor based, individualized and
determined by the Nursing Director, clinical nurse specialist and the
new employee. The length of orientation is also individually determined.
New nursing graduates participate in the New
Graduate Mentorship Program.
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Staff education and development is supported
by The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development. Full and partial day programs
are offered. Staff may also access outside educational opportunities.
The teaching environment provides staff with a daily opportunity
to discuss patient care related educational issues with members
of the graduate medical education program and with other members
of the care-delivery team.
Clinical Nurse Specialists provide educational
support to staff on the nursing units. Staff has time allocated
and the necessary support to offer educational programs to other
staff members. Nursing Grand Rounds programs are offered on a regular
basis.
Staff RNs have the opportunity to participate
as a nurse preceptor or a team leader. RNs may advance in their
clinical practice and demonstrate proficiency through the Clinical
Recognition Program. Several awards specific to oncology nursing
practice are available to staff. Staff attendance at local, regional
and national conferences is encouraged and supported. Participation
in the MGH Collaborative
Governance committee structure provides staff the opportunity
to develop leadership skills while collaborating and working with
colleagues throughout the Department of Patient Care Services. Flex
time for staff enrolled in degree programs is available.
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