Staff Nurse, Oncology/SCT - Full-Time, Nights
About the role
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 10E Oncology/SCT department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity requiring you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. At UChicago Medicine we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. This department is a stem cell transplant unit with a dedicated, insightful and compassionate team able to care for complex patients with an array of cancer diagnoses. Our team is committed to providing high quality care in collaboration with physicians and multi‑disciplinary partners to treat and educate patients and families. Educational opportunities exist to expand the team’s knowledge of advanced research, treatments and therapy, and you will work with physicians who are conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
- Develops a plan of care for patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager, or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by the Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager.
- Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, serving as a resource person and working as a team member.
- Assists the Care Center in the development and attainment of goals and objectives.
- Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice.
- Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meet those needs.
- Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). ADN nurses must enroll in a BSN program within six to nine months of hire and complete the BSN degree within 30 months; 100% tuition reimbursement is provided for an accredited BSN program.
- Current RN license in the state of Illinois.
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).