Oncology Special Procedures Nurse – Rapid Assessment

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Special Procedures Nurse for the Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic at the Hyde Park campus. This 100% onsite role requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area and to deliver expert patient care in a fast-paced academic medical center.

You will perform a range of clinical procedures, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure accurate assessment, documentation, and communication with physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner; demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care.
• Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation.
• Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter; communicates with physicians for timely intervention.
• Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; ensures adequate inventory control of supplies and restocks as needed.
• Interfaces professionally with patients, families, visitors and staff; adheres to AIDET principles and accommodates special needs.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN degree or higher preferred

Job description

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Special Procedures Nurse for the Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic at the Hyde Park campus. This 100% onsite role requires you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area and to deliver expert patient care in a fast-paced academic medical center.

You will perform a range of clinical procedures, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure accurate assessment, documentation, and communication with physicians.