Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical-Oncology Full-Time Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical-Oncology provides inpatient nursing care on the Medical-Surgical Oncology team at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. The RN performs established procedures in accordance with hospital and department policies and standards, and uses the nursing process to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients and families. Care is provided with consideration for patients’ developmental needs and abilities. The role is intended for an experienced, BSN-prepared nurse passionate about medical-surgical and oncology nursing; oncology and chemotherapy administration experience is strongly preferred. The nurse must obtain chemotherapy certification within the applicable timeframe: within six months for experienced RNs or within one year for new graduates. This is a full-time night position scheduled for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). The hourly salary range is USD 36.50–60.15.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); 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.
- Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experienced RNs must obtain chemotherapy certification within six months; new graduates must obtain it within one year.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology and chemotherapy administration experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong analytic abilities.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient assessments in accordance with hospital and unit guidelines, considering age-specific physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental factors; recognize signs of abuse or neglect.
- Assess patient and family educational needs, abilities, learning preferences, and readiness to learn.
- Anticipate potential problems related to disease, adjustment to illness, physical complications, knowledge deficits, discharge needs, and family support.
- Develop and update nursing plans of care based on assessments and nursing diagnoses, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and patient or family; include education and discharge planning needs.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare providers by reporting and recording relevant observations and patient or family reactions.
- Assess patient responses to treatment, recognize and analyze symptoms or changes in condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
- Prioritize care for assigned patients and readjust priorities as patient status or unit activity changes.
- Participate in discharge planning from admission, documenting teaching, patient and family understanding, and timely referrals.
- Provide safe patient care according to standards of care and age-specific growth and development considerations; follow OSHA standards and applicable policies.
- Identify, implement, and document age-specific interventions safely and promptly, including patient responses.
- Involve patients, families, and significant others in care planning, care delivery, and teaching.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments safely, using medication administration as an opportunity to educate patients and families.
- Provide pain management, comfort, and support to patients and families.
- Report potential abuse or neglect according to hospital policy.
- Anticipate patient needs and coordinate care activities with hospital departments, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
- Reassess patients according to their condition, standards of practice, and hospital policy.
- Evaluate diagnostic data promptly and intervene appropriately.
- Document treatments, assessments, and patient responses to nursing actions and medical regimens comprehensively and accurately.
- Communicate changes in patient status to the shift charge nurse, physician, and other healthcare team members as appropriate.
- Evaluate patient and family responses to teaching, including understanding, acceptance, and compliance.
- Initiate patient care conferences in consultation with the interdisciplinary team and revise the care plan based on patient responses.
- Evaluate the quality of care provided, including nursing assessments and plans of care.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
