RN - Oncology Unit

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

About The Position

Oncology nurses care for patients and families throughout the cancer journey, from initial diagnosis and oncology treatments to symptom management and comfort at the end of life. They build relationships with patients and support them and their families during this time. The RN provides nursing care according to the unit’s scope of service and standards, develops and implements individualized plans of care, documents care accurately, and contributes to patient and employee safety and the professional development of colleagues. The role includes providing oncology care both on the Oncology unit and elsewhere in the hospital.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Nursing diploma.
More than 1 year of RN work experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and within the scope of service.
Apply procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support integration of information across the healthcare team.
Complete an initial assessment upon patient admission and develop a plan of care based on patient and family needs and unit standards.
Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures, and modify the plan based on ongoing evaluation.
Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with 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, dressing changes, and medication administration.
Access Mediports and maintain ports throughout the shift.
Meet documentation standards as demonstrated by passing quarterly chart audits.
Assist with bedside bone marrow aspirations.
Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy on the Oncology unit and throughout the hospital.