Registered Nurse-Outpatient Oncology Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

6h • $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 outpatient oncology care through comprehensive assessment, care coordination, patient and family education, evidence-based interventions, and evaluation of outcomes. The role promotes a safe healing environment, collaborates with colleagues and other care team members, supports shared leadership and quality initiatives, uses clinical technology and documentation systems, and maintains professional development and accountability.

This is a part-time day-shift position. The stated hourly compensation range is $34.50 to $55.20.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong analytic 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 and document comprehensive assessments for assigned patients, identify and prioritize needs and nursing diagnoses, set measurable goals, and update care plans as needed.
• Promptly communicate changes in patients’ conditions and evaluate and document responses to nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare team members in care planning; assess discharge needs and make appropriate referrals, including palliative care.
• Complete discharge instructions and medication reconciliation, and explain patient portal use and other relevant resources to patients and families.
• Assess patient and family teaching needs, learning level, and readiness; document education and use teach-back and Krames materials to support patient education.
• Address patient, family, spiritual, cultural, and ethical needs; treat patients, families, and staff with respect and dignity, and request an ethics consult when appropriate.
• Provide evidence-based nursing interventions and use reliable clinical resources to support practice.
• Participate in a clinical LADDER project or unit- or organization-level process improvement.
• Promote patient safety and rights, administer medications using bar coding, provide complete bedside handoffs, round hourly with patient care technicians, and participate in unit huddles and quality initiatives.
• Support prevention of pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections as appropriate to the practice area.
• Oversee and direct patient care or support technicians while maintaining accountability for assigned patients.
• Lead and coordinate care when assigned as charge nurse or preceptor; respond to changes in patient condition and confer with physicians about treatment or transfer needs.
• Serve as a resource and role model; assist with precepting, orientation, and mentoring, and participate in peer evaluation and case review.
• Work collaboratively with hospital services, identify barriers to effective practice, and communicate them 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 help decrease overtime utilization.
• Complete electronic and paper documentation; use Alaris pump guardrails, understand physiologic monitoring, and use the bed management system.
• Identify potential technologies for unit, hospital, or system use and participate in CEOC activities related to medical record optimization as requested.
• Attend internal professional development offerings, obtain specialty certification, maintain professional practice competencies and dress code, participate in professional organizations, and take assigned lunch breaks.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
• A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time