Radiation Oncology Nurse, Part time (Palos Heights)

Advocate Health Care; Palos Township (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Palos Heights is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Radiation Oncology Clinic. This part-time position (20 hours per week) involves daytime M-F shifts in a high-tech setting, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for external hires and a pay range listed between $35.50 and $53.25 per hour.

The role requires RN licensure in Illinois, ADN or BSN, and at least 4 years of clinical experience, with BSN favored for new grads.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program (AD or BSN).
• 4 years clinical experience; BSN required for new graduates (since 2000).
• Current licensure in Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds; use patient handling equipment for heavier lifts.
• Ability to work under stress and with patients in radiation oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care in radiation therapy clinic.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and leadership in Radiation Oncology.
• Plan and implement nursing care per plan of care.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers and teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Stress management

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Department: 36298 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Radiation Oncology: High Tech Palos

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Days

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

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: Part Time 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.

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.