RN - Chemo Procedural
About The Position
The Procedural Nurse uses a systematic nursing approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the registered nurse scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The position offers schedule flexibility within a 40-hour workweek, with the possibility of five eight-hour shifts or four ten-hour shifts. The nurse provides and facilitates competent patient and family care, follows established standards and scope of practice, performs advanced nursing activities, and supports patient education and quality-of-care initiatives. Advanced activities may include assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, placing IVs, administering chemotherapy, and administering chemotherapy and IV fluids through peripherally inserted catheters. The nurse documents care, supports staff and departmental initiatives, and maintains current nursing knowledge through educational programs.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- College diploma in Nursing.
- More than one year of RN work experience.
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate within one year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within one year.
Responsibilities
- Provide and facilitate competent healthcare for patients and families in the area of practice.
- Ensure adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Perform advanced nursing activities, including assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, placing IVs, and administering chemotherapy drugs.
- Administer chemotherapy and IV fluids via peripherally inserted catheters.
- Ensure documentation of care is complete and accurate, and document patient care in the healthcare record according to standards.
- Provide health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Identify, assess, and diagnose problems through patient assessment and interactions, and evaluate actual or potential health problems.
- Provide leadership for initiatives designed to improve quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in developing departmental standing orders.
- Serve as a resource person to clinic staff as appropriate.
- Participate in teaching patients, families, and staff.
- Adhere to hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Keep current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
Benefits
- Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
