Staff Nurse Outpatient - Oncology Infusion, Casual
About The Position
The RN Staff Nurse Outpatient reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, adheres to its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The Registered Nurse is a clinically competent professional who prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care for acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts effectively with patients, significant others, and health team members; maintains professional nursing standards; and uses critical thinking, therapeutic communication, and interpersonal skills to improve team effectiveness, system processes, and patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011.
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- One year of experience in a similar role.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), except where stated as not required for the specified cost centers and outpatient oncology departments; candidates for Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric may complete it within six months after hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), except where stated as not required for the specified cost centers and outpatient oncology departments.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of experience in a similar role.
Responsibilities
- Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements individualized plans of care, coordinates care delivery, and evaluates progress toward outcomes.
- Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of assistants involved in direct patient care.
- Involves patients and families in their care, including teaching, continuum-of-care activities, and discharge planning.
- Provides patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors, incorporating National Patient Safety Goals.
- Assesses and reassesses pain, uses appropriate pain-management techniques, and educates patients and families about pain management.
- Provides effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider.
- Assumes required on-call assignments.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
