Oncology Nurse - Day Shift & Patient Education Champion

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine's IHR unit in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Staff Nurse – Oncology to provide expert nursing care, patient assessment, education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. You will perform phlebotomy, administer medications, monitor labs, and support complex cancer treatments with clinical judgment and compassion.

You will uphold nursing standards, ensure accurate documentation, maintain patient confidentiality, and participate in community education and quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois
• Certification in Basic CPR
• Two years of relevant clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant work environment and supervise care of medical equipment.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings in the medical record.
• Provide pre-attending care, coordinate with physicians and other clinicians.
• Administer medications, perform phlebotomy, measure vital signs, and prepare lab specimens.
• Interpret abnormalities and take appropriate remedial action; document interventions clearly.
• Coordinate care with other departments and communicate with outside facilities as needed.
• Triage calls, manage emergencies per policies, and operate emergency equipment as required.
• Serve as a resource for staff, delegate tasks per Illinois law, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education; participate in community outreach and staff education.

Skills

Two years of clinical experience

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Registered Professional Nurse licensure in Illinois

Certification in Basic CPR

Job description

Northwestern Medicine's IHR unit in Chicago, IL seeks an experienced Staff Nurse – Oncology to provide expert nursing care, patient assessment, education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. You will perform phlebotomy, administer medications, monitor labs, and support complex cancer treatments with clinical judgment and compassion.

You will uphold nursing standards, ensure accurate documentation, maintain patient confidentiality, and participate in community education and quality