Oncology Nurse Clinician-Infusion Casual Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Oncology Nurse Clinician in Illinois to coordinate multidisciplinary care using the nursing process and to work in a collaborative environment with physicians, nurses, and staff.

The role requires completion of an accredited RN program with IL license and BLS certification, with preference for BSN and Oncology Certified Nurse. The position emphasizes patient safety, education, and transitions of care in a dynamic oncology setting.

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois (accredited program completed).
• BLS certification required.
• Current nursing experience within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patient and family care needs; initiate timely referrals.
• Collect and analyze data for new patients; triage and schedule appointments.
• Collaborate with clinicians and staff to coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Serve as resource to non-clinical staff on program information.
• Explain clinical decisions with rationale based on critical thinking.
• Ensure patient safety; reduce medical errors in care delivery.
• Assess learning needs and refer as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about diagnosis, process, therapies, and tests.
• Assist with transitions of care and provider communication.
• Communicate effectively with team; respect other disciplines.
• Delegate appropriately to meet patient needs promptly.
• Promote a positive work environment.

Skills

RN license in Illinois

BLS Certification

Experience within last 5 years

Education

RN license in Illinois

Job description

Description

The Oncology Nurse Clinician PNEreflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position works in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. The Oncology Nurse Clinician PNE coordinates multidisciplinary care using the nursing process.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with knowledge of high-risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely manner.
• For all new patients collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics. Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication.
• Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling the program for information.
• Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
• Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
• Assists with transitions of care and providers.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members. Has respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Delegates appropriately to other care providers to facilitate meeting patient needs in a timely manner.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.
• Embraces new employees and care team members, contributing to their growth and learning.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice through participation in ongoing educational activities. Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Engages in a formal process seeking feedback regarding one's own practice from peers and professional colleagues.
• Exhibits creativity and flexibility through the dynamics of change

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with an RN License in the state of Illinois.
• Current nursing experience within the past 5 years.
• BLS Certification.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Oncology Certified Nurse.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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