Radiation Oncology Nurse, Part time (Palos Heights)

Advocate Health; Palos Heights (IL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Radiation Oncology Clinic in Palos Heights, IL. This part-time role focuses on safe, patient-centered radiation care and education for patients and families undergoing treatment.

The ideal candidate will hold an IL RN license (AD or BSN) with relevant clinical experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. A strong commitment to teamwork and safety is required, including lifting up to 35 pounds and adhering to

Qualifikationen

• ADN or BSN degree in nursing
• 4 years clinical nursing experience; BSN required for new graduates starting in 2000
• Clinically appropriate nursing skills
• Illinois RN licensure and ability to provide patient-focused care

Aufgaben

• Provide quality patient care in Radiation Oncology per plan of care
• Act as teacher, practitioner and resource for patients and families
• Demonstrate leadership and clinical knowledge in Radiation Oncology
• Ensure age-appropriate care and adherence to radiation safety protocols

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Lifting up to 35 pounds

Ausbildung

ADN or BSN

BSN required for new grads (from 2000)

Jobbeschreibung

This positions is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus, payable after hire, external hires only

Registered Nurse – RN Radiation Oncology Clinic in Palos

Scheduled Hours: PartTime typically within M-F daytime hours

Position Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited degree program in nursing (AD or BSN)
• 4 years clinical experience. (Starting in 2000 a BSN is required for new graduates.)
• Clinically appropriate skills.
• Ability to cooperate and work well with internal and external customers.
• Communication skills.
• Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient focused care.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening disease.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients.
• Ability to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age group patients.
• Standard precautions for radiation safety as per IDNS.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.

Purpose:

• To provide quality patient care in a manner which is patient~focused, technically appropriate and cost effective.
• To serve as teacher, practitioner, and resource for patients and families undergoing radiation therapy treatments.
• The Radiation Oncology Nurse demonstrates clinical knowledge and leadership skills in the specialty field of Radiation Oncology.
• The Radiation Oncology Nurse recognized the needs and behaviors of patients of various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age appropriate.
• The Radiation Oncology Nurse strives for quality patient care that assures the customer is treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates identified assessment skills.
• Planning: Plan patient care, utilizing assessment information.
• Implements nursing care in accordance with plan of care, demonstrating skills of appropriate clinical level.
• Participates in evaluation of effectiveness of nursing interventions, modifies and updates plan of care as required.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.