Clinical Nurse Specialist, Oncology

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Inpatient Adult Oncology. You will lead evidence-based practices in a world-class healthcare environment, focusing on delivering high-quality patient care on the Hyde Park campus.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing with 3–5 years of experience in oncology care and demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills. Join us to make a real impact!

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in inpatient adult oncology care.
• Previous experience in an advanced practice role preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to establish effective communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop patient care guidelines for adult and geriatric patients.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for guidelines utilization.
• Influence medical center policies related to patient care.

Skills

Self-directed

Clinical competence

Leadership skills

Excellent teaching/coaching skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

DNP preferred

Job description

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Inpatient Adult Oncology, where you will lead and support evidence-based practices within the Adult Oncology Service line on our Hyde Park campus.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a Master’s or Doctorate prepared Advanced Practice Nurse, with specialty certification and APRN licensure. In collaboration with the medical staff and nursing staff across UChicago’s oncology service line, the CNS provides clinical leadership and support to develop and improve patient care and outcomes. The CNS elevates the standard of professional nursing practice at UCM by developing, coaching, and mentoring nurses to become expert clinicians and leaders.

Who You Are

A highly motivated and self‑starting individual who is comfortable partnering with leaders across departments to lead and drive change elevating the patient experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited program required; DNP preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in inpatient adult oncology care
• Previous experience in advanced practice role preferred
• Demonstrates ability to be self‑directed
• Demonstrates clinical competence, effective leadership, and excellent teaching/coaching skills
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective communication with personnel across disciplines

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to impact change within the inpatient oncology service line across the University of Chicago Medicine Hyde Park campus in order to provide the highest quality of care and experience to our patients.

What You’ll Do

• Develop appropriate patient care guidelines or protocols relating to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of adult and geriatric patients; collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to educate staff on their utilization; evaluate effectiveness.
• Identify expected outcomes of clinical nursing practice, both in general and for specific patient populations; recommend care and operational processes aimed at achieving the defined outcomes; oversee outcomes assessment initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership team to develop models of contemporary cost‑effective patient care.
• Influence the development of and compliance with medical center policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Initiate or participate in multi‑disciplinary teams to develop and implement programs that focus on patient care issues and outcomes.
• Assess care team members’ abilities to provide patient education and supports the development of staff in patient education.
• Use creative, innovative systems to role model, teach, coach, and/or mentor resource use among nursing staff.
• Develop and implement patient‑focused CQI tools which assess and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Consult with care team members to tailor the delivery of care to meet the diverse needs and strengths of staff members, patients, and families.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full‑time
• Shift: Day, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Unit/Department: 20400, CLINICAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
• CBA Code: Non‑Union

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Equal Opportunity Employment

UChicago Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

All employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.