Oncology Nurse Clinician Medical Oncology Casual
About The Position
The Oncology Nurse Clinician PNE reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, relevant policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, this clinician uses the nursing process to coordinate care and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The position assesses patients’ ongoing care needs, coordinates new-patient appointments and multidisciplinary services, and supports safe, timely, patient-centered care. It also includes educating patients and families, assisting with care transitions, and contributing to the learning and development of colleagues and the care team. This is a casual position listed at 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE), with a day shift. The hourly pay range is $36.50–$58.40.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
- An active Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois.
- Current nursing experience within the past five 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 make timely referrals to appropriate resources.
- Collect and analyze information 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 collaborative plans of care.
- Serve as a resource to non-clinical staff responding to prospective patients seeking program information.
- Base clinical decisions on critical thinking and be able to 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 work cooperatively with team members, respecting other clinical disciplines.
- Delegate appropriately to other care providers to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Promote a positive work environment and support new employees and care team members in their growth and learning.
- Pursue personal and professional development beyond routine educational sessions; maintain nursing knowledge and competency through ongoing education and learning activities.
- Seek feedback on personal practice from peers and professional colleagues through a formal process.
- Demonstrate creativity and flexibility during change.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits intended to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
