Registered Nurse-Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

21h • $35 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse BSN embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs PPM core functions. Under department leadership, the nurse reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

The nurse provides comprehensive oncology nursing care, coordinating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role includes assessing patient needs, planning and documenting measurable care goals, implementing evidence-based interventions, evaluating responses, supporting discharge planning and education, and promoting patient safety and quality. The nurse also collaborates with colleagues, supports shared leadership and professional development, and uses clinical technology and resources to deliver care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is acceptable with a commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of the first day of employment in a clinical nurse role.

Nice To Haves

• National certification in the area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of assigned patients and document findings.
• Promptly communicate changes in patients’ conditions.
• Use assessment data and appropriate nursing diagnoses to establish measurable outcomes and document and revise plans of care.
• Identify and prioritize patient needs and nursing diagnoses, documenting them appropriately.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members in planning and documenting care.
• Assess discharge needs, make referrals as necessary, including palliative care, and provide completed discharge instructions and medication reconciliation.
• Provide patients and families with information about the patient portal and other relevant resources.
• Assess patient and family teaching needs, learning levels, and readiness; document education.
• Use teach-back to educate patients about medication side effects and new medications, and use and distribute Krames educational materials.
• Incorporate cultural, spiritual, and family needs into care planning and delivery; treat patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity.
• Follow ethical standards and request an ethics consultation when appropriate.
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions and use reliable evidence resources to advance nursing practice.
• Participate in a clinical LADDER project or unit- or organization-level process improvement.
• Administer medications safely using bar coding and promote patient health, safety, and rights.
• Provide complete, timely, and accurate bedside shift reports and handoffs; round hourly in collaboration with patient care technicians; and participate in unit huddles.
• Help maintain a safe environment and support quality metrics, including prevention of pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections as appropriate.
• Participate as a unit safety facilitator or quality initiative resource when requested.
• Oversee and direct patient care or support technicians while retaining accountability for assigned patients.
• Lead and direct others effectively, address conflict appropriately, and demonstrate charge nurse or preceptor proficiency when assigned.
• Coordinate care for the unit when assigned; take the clinical lead when a patient’s condition changes and confer with the primary care physician about treatment or transfer.
• Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel; assist with precepting, orientation, and mentoring as requested.
• Participate in peer evaluations and clinical case peer review, and collaborate with hospital services to accomplish daily work.
• Identify barriers to effective clinical practice and communicate them to nursing leadership and the practice operations council.
• Ensure an appropriate level-of-care order is documented in the EMR for admissions and adhere to supply charging practices.
• Participate in value-based initiatives and demonstrate commitment to decreasing overtime utilization.
• Complete electronic and paper documentation; use Alaris pump guardrails, physiologic monitoring, and the bed management system appropriately.
• Identify technologies for possible unit, hospital, or system use and participate in CEOC activities to advance and optimize the medical record when requested.
• Attend internal professional development offerings, obtain certification in the nursing specialty, maintain professional practice competencies and required learning, and adhere to the dress code.
• Participate in professional organizations through membership, leadership, or committee work, and take assigned lunch breaks.

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