Nurse Clinician- Hematology Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Orland Park, IL

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Clinician coordinates multidisciplinary care using the nursing process and works in a collaborative environment with patients, families, physicians, clinical teams, and administrative units. The role reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and follows its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The clinician assesses patients and families, coordinates care and appointments for new patients, supports transitions of care, and provides education about diagnoses, processes, therapies, and testing. The role also promotes patient safety, effective teamwork, professional development, and a positive work environment.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
An RN license in the state of Illinois.
Current nursing experience within the past 5 years.
BLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Oncology Certified Nurse.

Responsibilities

Assess and reassess patients and families for ongoing care needs, recognize high-risk criteria, and initiate timely referrals.
Collect and analyze data for new patients; identify and coordinate multidisciplinary care and appointments; triage information and schedule patients appropriately.
Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and ancillary staff, including coordinating new patients for multidisciplinary clinics.
Assist in creating a plan of care that reflects collaboration and communication.
Serve as a resource to non-clinical staff seeking information about prospective patients.
Base clinical decisions on critical thinking and explain their rationale.
Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Identify learning needs, abilities, preferences, readiness, support systems, coping mechanisms, and barriers to learning; make referrals as appropriate.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, processes, therapies, and testing.
Assist with transitions of care and providers.
Communicate effectively and cooperate with team members; respect and understand other clinical disciplines.
Delegate appropriately to other care providers to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
Promote a positive work environment and support the growth and learning of new employees and care team members.
Maintain nursing knowledge and competency through ongoing education, formal and independent learning, and feedback from peers and professional colleagues.
Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in response to change.