REGISTERED NURSE - CHEMOTHERAPY

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to employ well-qualified and professional Registered Nurses for permanent positions to provide across multiple hospital departments. Unit openings are available in the ED, Telemetry/Med Surg, ICU, Behavioral Health, and more! You should possess a nurturing and kind personality and display excellent communication skills with all role players. Strong pay, and full medical benefits, PTO, 401k (4% employer match) - smooth & efficient hiring process! Full and part-time positions available. Must be an RN able to practice in the State of Illinois.

WE ARE INSIGHT:
At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

Requirements

• Must be an RN able to practice in the State of Illinois.
• Must be Chemo Certified.
• Must Be able to start IV.
• Must be able to access Mediports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patients, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems, and symptom management.
• Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy medications including, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access, and infusion devices.
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart. Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants. Triages patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient's chart.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen. Maintains patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.
• 401k (4% employer match)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level