Oncology Nurse Clinician- Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • DeKalb, IL

1d • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Oncology Nurse Clinician works in a multidisciplinary environment and coordinates patient care using the nursing process. The role requires strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units. The clinician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Registered Nurse 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, apply knowledge of high-risk criteria, and make timely referrals to appropriate resources.
• 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 to coordinate new patients for multidisciplinary clinics and help create a collaborative plan of care.
• Serve as a resource to non-clinical staff responding to prospective patients seeking information about the program.
• Explain the rationale for clinical decisions using critical thinking.
• Provide patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
• Identify learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness; assess support systems, coping mechanisms, and barriers to learning; and 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 while respecting and understanding other clinical disciplines.
• Delegate appropriately to other care providers to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
• Promote a positive work environment.
• Pursue personal development and growth beyond routine educational sessions.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and competency through ongoing education and formal and independent learning activities.
• Seek feedback on one’s practice from peers and professional colleagues through a formal process.
• Demonstrate creativity and flexibility through change.
• Support the growth and learning of new employees and care team members.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A wide range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed