Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion - Full Time - Days
Position Highlights
Position: Registered Nurse, Infusion Clinic
Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Infusion Center - 3060 W Salt Creek Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Full Time | 40 hours/week
Hours: Monday-Friday, staggered shifts 7:30am-4pm, 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, and 9am-5:30pm, with occasional weekends and holidays from 8am-12pm
Required Travel: May float Niles Infusion Clinic, as needed.
Brief Overview
Oncology nursing is about far more than an infusion. You know the difference between a routine assessment and a subtle change that needs attention. You know how much a calm voice can matter on treatment day, how to explain a complex regimen without overwhelming a patient, and how meaningful it is when a patient sees a familiar nurse and knows they’re in good hands.
What You Will Do
- Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
- Evaluates patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
- Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
- Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient’s wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
- Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs.
- Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
- Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs.
- Affords teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate.
- Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
- Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues.
- Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education.
- Sets or delegates tasks as needed.
- Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
- Provides assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research.
- Keeps abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities.
- If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients.
- Maintains monitoring effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations.
- Assists in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.
What You Will Need
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, required.
- Experience: 1 year of RN experience, required. 1 year oncology/infusion nursing experience, preferred.
- Certification: BLS/CPR issued by American Heart Association, required. OCN/ONS certification, required, or candidates must be willing to obtain OCN/ONS certification and enroll in an approved certification course.
- Certification reimbursement is available to both full-time and part-time employees.
- Licence: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure, required.
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retail Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
About the Role
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, required.
- Experience: 1 year of RN experience, required. 1 year oncology/infusion nursing experience, preferred.
- Certification: BLS/CPR issued by American Heart Association, required. OCN/ONS certification, required, or candidates must be willing to obtain OCN/ONS certification and enroll in an approved certification course.
- Certification reimbursement is available to both full-time and part-time employees.
- Licence: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure, required.
Skills
- Expertise in Oncology Infusion Nursing
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to Teach and Provide Patient Teaching
- Knowledge of Wound/Ostomy/Skin Care
- Ability to Work Independently and Collaborate with Team
- Compliance with HIPAA Regulations
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Variety of Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retail Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Pay
The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Schedule
Hours: Monday-Friday, staggered shifts 7:30am-4pm, 8am-4:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, and 9am-5:30pm, with occasional weekends and holidays from 8am-12pm
Company Information
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
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