RN - Chemo Procedural

Carle Health • Normal, IL

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About The Position

The Procedural Nurse uses a systematic nursing approach that includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with the possibility of working five eight-hour shifts or four ten-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• College diploma in Nursing.
• More than one year of RN work experience.
• Obtain the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate within one year.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 30 days.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through 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 to clinic staff as appropriate.
• Participate in patient, family, and staff teaching.
• Adhere to hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Keep current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree