RN - Medical Oncology Specialty Unit
About The Position
The RN works on a 30-bed Medical Oncology Specialty Unit caring for patients age 18 and older. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 4–6 patients per RN. The unit cares for oncology, general medical, palliative, and end-of-life patients and uses inpatient chemotherapy and radiation skills. Department resources include Oncology Nursing Society education and support, active shared governance, and mentor/mentee programs for new graduates and nurses pursuing oncology certification. The RN completes admission assessments, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and continually evaluates and modifies those plans. The role includes documenting care, performing required patient-care procedures, supporting patients and families emotionally, and administering chemotherapy and biotherapy both on the oncology unit and elsewhere in the hospital. The RN also contributes to safety, communication, peer development, and ongoing learning while meeting departmental competency requirements.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- College diploma in Nursing.
- More than one year of RN work experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and its scope of service, applying procedures and theories relevant to the practice area.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care and meet documentation standards, as evidenced by passing quarterly chart audits.
- Complete initial assessments on admission and develop appropriate plans of care based on unit standards and patient and family needs.
- Implement plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient-care procedures; continually evaluate and modify plans as appropriate.
- Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and consult colleagues to expand knowledge.
- Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
- Fulfill departmental competency requirements.
- Perform patient-care duties including head-to-toe assessments, starting IVs, inserting NG tubes and Foley catheters, changing dressings, administering medications, and accessing and maintaining Mediports.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy to patients on the oncology unit and throughout the hospital.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying RNs with more than one year of experience, with a one-year commitment; external applicants only.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
