Oncology Charge Nurse: Lead Patient Care & Team

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb Township (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's RN Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership for acutely ill patients, guiding the nursing process from assessment through discharge while adhering to ANA standards. The role emphasizes patient and family education, collaboration with physicians and the health care team, medication safety, and timely escalation when care needs change.

Required qualifications include BSN, Illinois RN license and CPR; a MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
• CPR - Basic Life Support required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care ensuring safety and minimizing medical errors.
• Administers medications following five rights and monitors for adverse effects.
• Educates patients and families about care plans and treatments.
• Collaborates with physicians and care teams to update plans of care and discharge planning.
• Delegates appropriately to other care providers to meet patient needs in a timely manner.

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

CPR

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's RN Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership for acutely ill patients, guiding the nursing process from assessment through discharge while adhering to ANA standards. The role emphasizes patient and family education, collaboration with physicians and the health care team, medication safety, and timely escalation when care needs change.

Required qualifications include BSN, Illinois RN license and CPR; a MSN is preferred.