Nurse Clinician - Gyn Oncology Full time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

About the role

The Oncology Nurse Clinician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. This position works in a multidisciplinary environment requiring exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical, and administrative units. The Oncology Nurse Clinician coordinates multidisciplinary care using the nursing process.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and reassesses the patient and family for ongoing care needs with knowledge of high-risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely manner.
• For all new patients, collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments, triages this information, and schedules patients appropriately.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians, and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics.
• Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates collaboration and communication.
• Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling the program for information.
• States rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms, and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
• Educates patient, family, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
• Assists with transitions of care and providers.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members.
• Demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Delegates appropriately to other care providers to facilitate meeting patient needs in a timely manner.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.
• Embraces new employees and care team members, contributing to their growth and learning.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice through participation in ongoing educational activities.
• Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Engages in a formal process seeking feedback regarding one's own practice from peers and professional colleagues.
• Exhibits creativity and flexibility through the dynamics of change.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with an RN License in the state of Illinois.
• Current nursing experience within the past 5 years.
• BLS Certification.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Oncology Certified Nurse.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Benefits include:

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.