Registered Nurse, Infusion- Full-Time Days

University of Chicago Medical Center • Harvey, IL

392d

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Registered Nurse in the Infusion Department. The Infusion centers are staffed by a very experienced team of physicians, pharmacists and registered nurses who are trained in Chemotherapy treatments. Our team provides outpatient IV therapy to patients with a multitude of conditions, including all forms of prescribed chemotherapy. Patients receive infusion therapies in a peaceful and friendly environment. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000!

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum of one year full time experience in an outpatient ambulatory infusion or oncology nursing strongly preferred
• Must possess excellent organization and communication skills
• Must be flexible as some evening and weekend hours will be required
• Must possess knowledge regarding use and care of venous access devices such as implantable and peripherally inserted catheters
• Must possess excellent venipuncture and IV start skills

Nice To Haves

• ONS or INS certification desired
• Completion of ONS Chemo-Biotherapy Course within 12 months, unless holds current ONS or INS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an environment characterized by trust, acceptance, recognition and respect; actively supports the vision, philosophy, mission, goals and objectives of the hospital
• Functions as an interactive resource in clinical and professional practice and is responsible for designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care utilizing the concepts of the nursing process
• Initiates assessment on admission, including psychosocial, physical, spiritual, emotional, and education/discharge needs of the patient and family or significant other
• Identifies discharge planning needs from the nursing history, creates discharge plan, and initiates appropriate referral
• Sets priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulates an appropriate yet individualized plan of care designed to achieve desired patient outcomes
• Delegates tasks effectively to all levels of staff based on their scope of practice, job description, ability, and patient care center needs
• Responsible for and provides patient/significant other education based on identified educational needs
• Understands growth and development and responds effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations
• Provides therapeutic & diagnostic treatments within scope of practice; maintains clinical competency as appropriate
• Interprets and represents Ingalls Hospital philosophy, policies, procedures and patient rights and responsibilities to patients and their families
• Assists in referring patient to appropriate services and resources
• Orients patients to the department and in-house resources
• Collaborates with professional peers and provides participative supervision and leadership for Care Team Members in managing patient care and clinical practice
• Coordinates patient care services with the physicians and other professional disciplines
• Responsible for meeting regulatory bodies' requirements for clinical practice, patient care and performance improvement
• Participates in performance improvement through tool development, data collection, analysis, developing and/or implementing action plans for improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree