Registered Nurse-Outpatient Oncology Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Glenview, IL

11d•$35 - $55

About The Position

The Registered Nurse BSN provides outpatient oncology nursing care under the direction of department leadership. The role embodies Relationship Based Care and PPM core functions, and requires adherence to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The nurse assesses patients, develops and evaluates individualized plans of care, coordinates care and discharge planning, educates patients and families, and supports patient safety and quality improvement. The nurse also collaborates with colleagues, may lead or coordinate care when assigned, uses clinical technology and documentation systems, and maintains professional development and practice standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with others.
Strong analytic abilities.
An Associate Degree in Nursing 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

Complete and document comprehensive assessments of assigned patients and promptly communicate changes in their condition.
Use assessment findings and nursing diagnoses to identify and prioritize patient needs, set measurable goals, and modify plans of care as needed.
Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team in planning care, including discharge planning and appropriate referrals such as palliative care.
Evaluate and document patient responses to nursing interventions and adjust the plan of care as necessary.
Complete discharge instructions and medication reconciliation, and inform patients and families about the patient portal and other resources.
Assess patient and family teaching needs, learning level, and readiness; document education and use teach-back, Krames materials, and appropriate cultural resources.
Provide respectful, ethical, culturally responsive care, recognize the contributions of significant others, and request an ethics consult 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.
Promote patient health, safety, and rights; administer medications using barcode safeguards; provide complete bedside handoffs; and round hourly with patient care technicians.
Contribute to quality and safety initiatives, unit huddles, and efforts to prevent pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections as applicable.
Oversee and direct patient care or support technicians while retaining accountability for assigned patients.
Demonstrate leadership and conflict-management skills; perform charge nurse or preceptor responsibilities when assigned and coordinate care for the unit as appropriate.
Take the clinical lead when a patient’s condition changes and confer with the primary care physician about treatment or transfer to an appropriate level of care.
Serve as a resource and role model for new staff, students, and other system personnel; assist with orientation and mentoring as requested.
Collaborate with hospital services, participate in peer evaluation and clinical case review, and communicate barriers to effective practice to nursing leadership and the practice operations council.
Ensure appropriate level-of-care orders are documented, follow supply charging practices, participate in value-based initiatives, and demonstrate commitment to reducing overtime utilization.
Complete electronic and paper documentation; use Alaris pump guardrails, physiologic monitoring, and the bed management system; and participate in technology and medical-record optimization activities as requested.
Attend internal professional development offerings, obtain specialty certification, maintain professional practice competencies and required learning, and participate in professional organizations.
Take assigned lunch breaks.