Clinical Nurse Specialist - RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Lisle

AECOM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist at RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center, focusing on quality patient care through an integrated practice role. The position demands advanced nursing knowledge and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care based on best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Current Illinois RN licensure is required.
• Analytical skills and advanced knowledge in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers nursing care in coordination with the healthcare team.
• Promotes continuity of care collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supports quality improvement activities related to patient care.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skill

Ability to interact effectively in difficult situations

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure

Job description

**Job Description**

Location: 2455 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, Illinois 60532

Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Lisle

**Work Type:** Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)

**Work Schedule:** Monday to Friday

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

**Pay Range:** $106,620 - $190,860 per year

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

**Summary:**

The Clinical Specialist RN is an advanced practice nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes quality patient care through an integrated role of practice, education, administration and research. The Clinical Nurse Specialist exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

**Other information:**

**Required Job Qualifications:**

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

• Progressive experience and advanced knowledge in a specialized area of clinical nursing.

• Licensure as an APN in accordance with Illinois rules and regulations.

• Analytical ability.

• Ability to interpret complex organizational systems.

• Communication skill is required in order to lead and teach.

• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations

• Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimen, images or reports.

**Physical Demands:**

• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.

• Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.

• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

**Responsibilities:**

PLANS THE DELIVERY OF NURSING CARE FOR PATIENTS IN COORDINATION WITH THE HEALTHCARE TEAM

1. Provides consultation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized patient care for specific patients and their families, based on patients' growth and development needs.

2. Functions as a role model in the clinical setting.

3. Promotes optimal resource utilization.

4. Collaborates with patients/families, nursing staff, and other members of the health care team in meeting patient/family learning needs.

SUPPORTS COORDINATION OF PATIENT CARE

5. Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, utilizing knowledge of the range of treatments available for patients.

6. Participates in case management activities as negotiated with unit leadership.

EVALUATES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PATIENT CARE

7. Supports quality improvement activities related to patient care that may include active involvement in the staff evaluation process as well as corrective actions.

8. Participates with the multidisciplinary team regarding program development and evaluation.

9. Participates, as appropriate, in studies conducted by nurses and multidisciplinary researchers.

PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING STAFF

10. Develops, conducts, and participates in formal and informal staff development programs in area of expertise.

11. Contributes to development of policies, procedures, protocols, and/or patient educational materials as appropriate in area of expertise.

12. Participates in academic programs, as negotiated.

13. Utilizes and disseminates evidence based practice and research findings.

14. This position description may also include advanced practice nurses certified as nurse practitioners (NPs) who DO NOT hold core privileges. NPs working under this CNS position description WILL NOT: Initiate referrals to physicians or other healthcare professionals; interpret diagnostic tests; obtain consents for treatment; obtain history & physical; order and perform consults; order blood and blood products; order diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities; order pharmacological agents diagnose based upon history & physical exam & clinical findings; order/initiate tests, treatments and interventions; prescribe medications; write admission, discharge or transfer orders and corresponding plans of care.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

**Position** Clinical Nurse Specialist - RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center at Lisle

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 18725