Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network•Elgin, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with national and company standards and specialty regulations. The nurse demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, developmental, and age-specific differences across the patient population, including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and older adulthood. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess and therapeutically manage patient and family needs, and supports the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The position is full-time and salaried in Elgin, Illinois, with an annual salary range of $60,000–$80,000. The nurse plans and coordinates continuity of care, assesses patients, administers therapies under physician direction, supports patients and families, and facilitates clinical operations. The role also contributes to clinical research, serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff, and may provide nursing coverage at satellite offices. Illinois Cancer Specialists provides cancer and blood-disorder care in Chicago and surrounding areas. It is affiliated with The US Oncology Network and participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Hold an RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Meet continuing-education requirements.
Participate in professional development and maintain current oncology nursing knowledge through ongoing educational opportunities.
Three to five years of nursing experience.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, standing and walking for extensive periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds.
Have corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of oncology nursing experience.
Oncology certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate, and promote continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
Assess patients’ health status by interviewing them about their current status and medical history.
Collect and record nursing assessments and interventions.
Review and report health-status assessments, physical examination findings, laboratory and radiographic data, and psychosocial assessments of assigned patients to the provider.
Assess patient and family needs and provide teaching and instructional materials.
Provide psychosocial support to patients and families while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Administer medications and blood products using the correct product, dosage, route, time, and technique.
Ensure required pre-authorizations and consent forms are obtained before therapies are administered.
Facilitate dose modifications by assessing patients and laboratory results, consulting protocols or treatment plans, calculating doses, and consulting physicians about dosage changes, problems, and symptom management.
Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central-line catheter devices.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and treatments.
Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
Maintain the work environment, restock supplies, follow OSHA guidance for cytotoxic agents and biohazardous materials, follow disinfection protocols, and maintain equipment according to quality-control standards.
Manage medication refill requests received through the pharmacy telephone line and record relevant information in patient charts.
Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
Maintain efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of examination rooms.
Facilitate and schedule consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments.
Triage patient telephone calls as needed and document relevant information in patient charts.
Facilitate communication between patients or families and the interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care as needed.
Assist patients in locating available community resources.
Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
Act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
Provide nursing coverage for satellite offices as needed.
Serve as a mentor or preceptor and provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses.
Perform other duties as assigned.