Oncology Med-Surgical RN — Night Shift

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development funds

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Salary increase and incentive bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for Medical-Surgical-Oncology on the night shift in Illinois. The RN provides evidence-based nursing care, administers medications, and coordinates discharge planning with the care team.

A BSN is required, with IL RN license and BLS certification; chemotherapy certification within 6 months for experienced RNs, and within 1 year for new grads. ADN with plan to complete BSN accepted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or equivalent.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Chemotherapy certification required within 6 months for experienced RNs; new grads within 1 year.
• ADN with commitment to obtain BSN within three years acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform established nursing procedures according to hospital policies and standards.
• Provide high-quality evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess patient and family education needs and readiness to learn.
• Develop and update nursing care plans with input from the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient response.
• Participate in discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Communicate patient progress to physicians and team members.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.

Education

BSN

Illinois Registered Nurse license (RN)

American Heart Association BLS

Chemotherapy certification

ADN acceptable with commitment to BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for Medical-Surgical-Oncology on the night shift in Illinois. The RN provides evidence-based nursing care, administers medications, and coordinates discharge planning with the care team.

A BSN is required, with IL RN license and BLS certification; chemotherapy certification within 6 months for experienced RNs, and within 1 year for new grads. ADN with plan to complete BSN accepted.