IHR Staff Nurse Oncology Infusion- Days (As Needed Non- Benefited)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The IHR Staff Nurse Oncology reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role works in a multidisciplinary environment and requires strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units. The nurse assesses patients by phone or in person, implements nursing interventions, uses sound judgment and independent thinking to resolve patient-care issues, and initiates and organizes patient education for the unit’s population.

The position maintains a safe and clean work environment, performs and documents patient assessments and routine nursing duties, and demonstrates clinical competency in complex specialty-related procedures. The nurse interprets test and procedure findings, coordinates care with internal departments and outside agencies, triages incoming calls, responds to urgent and emergent situations, and serves as a resource for staff and physicians. The role also delegates tasks as appropriate, supports implementation of policies and procedures, and coordinates education for patients, staff, and community audiences.

This is an as-needed, non-benefited day-shift position, listed at 4 hours per week (0.1 FTE). The stated compensation is $48 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Certification in Basic CPR.
• Two years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units.
• Ability to use clinical judgment, independent thinking, and creativity to resolve patient-care issues.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (may be required for certain positions).
• OCN certification.
• Active Chemo/Bio certification.
• Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report deficiencies, assist with corrective action, and supervise appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ chief complaints and needs using the nursing process; consult with physicians and other providers based on findings.
• Document assessments, interventions, and other relevant information clearly, completely, and legibly in the medical record, while maintaining confidentiality and following information-release protocols.
• Independently perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and laboratory specimen preparation.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in complex specialty-related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, implantable pain-pump filling and adjustment, and wound excision and drainage.
• Interpret abnormalities found in tests and procedures and take appropriate remedial action.
• Coordinate patient care with clinical and administrative departments and communicate with outside agencies or facilities as appropriate.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards.
• Manage urgent and emergent medical situations in accordance with organizational protocols and operate emergency equipment as required.
• Serve as a resource for staff and physicians in daily problem-solving and decision-making; proactively address patient-care needs and delegate tasks appropriately to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Comply with patient-care policies and procedures, recommend improvements, and support timely implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when appropriate, teach staff, and participate in requested community outreach or specialty-related educational programs.

Benefits

• The posting identifies this position as non-benefited. The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits generally, but does not state that they apply to this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree