RN - Chemotherapy/Infusion Center

Utilizing the Nursing Process, coordinates and implements care of patients within the outpatient infusion department of the hospital under the direction of the Department Manager. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Sets up patients with an IV or other infusion device to administer fluids or medication, coordinates with the in-hospital pharmacy to ensure correct medication dosage, and reassures patients by answering questions about their treatment.

About Us

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Several of our hospitals hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

Qualifications

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 3 months – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Oncology work experience

Responsibilities

• Assessment – Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
  • Completes initial assessment within 24 hours of admission or established policy time frame.
  • Completes physiological, psychological, spiritual, and educational assessment of the patient/family within established policy time frame.
  • Maintains ongoing assessment following established practice guidelines that accurately reflects patient status.
  • Documents nursing assessment clearly and concisely.
  • Notifies physician of pertinent changes in patient status.
• Diagnosis – Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
  • Identifies issues/problems in Care Graph within established patient population time frames.
  • Updates, adds, or deletes issues/problems as patient condition changes.
• Outcomes Identification – Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
  • Identifies realistic and measurable outcomes complementary to the medical plan of care and centered on the patient’s and family's/significant other's needs and appropriate practice guidelines.
• Planning – Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
  • Collaborates with co-workers, physicians, other disciplines, patients, and families to develop an individualized plan of care addressing patient diagnoses or issues to attain patient outcomes.
  • Revises plan of care based on evaluation of patient’s response.
  • Includes discharge planning needs in the plan of care.
• Implementation – Implements the identified plan.
  • Coordinates care delivery – Assigns and coordinates patient care with ancillary personnel consistent with patient needs, staff competencies, and licensure.
  • Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
  • Demonstrates competence in administering age-appropriate patient care and implementing physician orders.
  • Implements age-appropriate patient care in accordance with established practice guidelines, policies, procedures, state, and federal law.
  • Facilitates a healing environment for patients through evaluation of current hospital practice as it relates to the individual patient's welfare (e.g., rest, nourishment, exercise, emotional, and spiritual support).
  • Serves as a patient advocate.
  • Communicates response to care through documentation and verbal report.
  • Provides education for patients and their families regarding illness, treatment, medications, and discharge planning needs.
• Evaluation – Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • Regularly evaluates the effectiveness of the coordinated medical and patient-centered plan of care and implements changes as necessary.
  • Encourages feedback from patients, families/significant others, peers, and other disciplines regarding perception of care provided and uses feedback to improve patient care practices.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $34.02 per hour – $55.36 per hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Learn more about our benefits.