Registered Nurse - Cancer Center Infusion - Days
About The Position
The Staff Nurse delivers safe, compassionate nursing care to patients by planning, implementing, and evaluating their plans of care. The nurse collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other clinical team members to support optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care. This position is based at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois, and may require floating to the Plainfield Infusion Clinic as needed. The role includes assessing patients, gathering health information, developing and revising care plans, communicating with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, and documenting patient data and care. The nurse provides individualized patient and family education, psychological support, and assistance with clinical procedures and patient transport. The position also involves contributing to professional development, performance improvement, nursing research, and evidence-based care. When skilled in wound, ostomy, and skin care, the nurse may conduct rounds and monitor treatment plans.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- BLS/CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of oncology or infusion nursing experience.
- OCN/ONS certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement care plans with interventions designed to achieve expected outcomes.
- Evaluate patient progress and revise diagnoses, interventions, and expected outcomes as needed.
- Assess patients and collect health data from patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Communicate care plans with patients and families, respect patient wishes, and support mutual goal setting.
- Communicate patient data to physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and document patient data, interventions, and communications.
- Individualize patient and family education based on assessed learning needs, cultural background, learning style, and barriers.
- Teach disease management strategies, emergency care, and drug information when appropriate.
- Identify community resources to support patient self-management.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers, students, and other healthcare providers through knowledge sharing and feedback.
- Assign or delegate tasks as needed.
- Provide psychological support and nurture a compassionate environment.
- Assist technical staff with contrast injections, venipuncture, medication administration, oxygen therapy, and IV management.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and nursing research, and support research-informed, evidence-based care.
- Keep current with wound, ostomy, and skin care research and practice through professional networking, education, and self-directed learning.
- When skilled, conduct daily rounds of wound, ostomy, and skin care patients and monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.
Benefits
- Eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan, for eligible positions.
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
- Career pathways for professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision plan options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
