Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Non-Onc Infusion

About the role

The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in the infusion center, focusing on non-oncology care. They engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to enhance care processes and apply evidence-based practices. They utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, ensuring continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• Maintains a culture of safety and continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes.
• Administers medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to other RNs, LPNs, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Floats to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Works in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Learns and applies new technologies and best practices to improve patient care.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions.
• Physical abilities to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Knowledge of the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles, and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience typically requires 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined above.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions.
• Physical abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development, and much more. These benefits and well-being programs are designed to help you live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Career development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

Pay

$35.50 - $53.25 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p