Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network; Elgin (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

HSA

PTO

Wellness Perks Program

Résumé du poste

Illinois Cancer Specialists, affiliated with The US Oncology Network, seeks a Registered Nurse for our Elgin, IL location. This full-time, salaried role requires delivering high-quality oncology care within established standards and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The RN will assess patients, administer therapies, document care, and support patients and families while maintaining compliance with safety and privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: BSN preferred; RN license and current registration with State Board of Nursing.
• Business Experience: 3-5 years nursing experience including oncology.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Oncology certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care.
• Assess health status via patient interviews and medical history.
• Administer therapies under physician direction and manage dosages.

Connaissances

Oncology nursing

Patient care

BLS certification

Formation

BSN preferred

RN license

BLS certification

Description du poste

Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$80,000

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401(k); Healthcare Savings Account; Generous PTO Package; Health and Wellness Perks Program

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Overview

Registered Nurse

Full-Time, Salaried

Elgin, IL

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider. Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administers all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management. Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Applies knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintains work environment. Restocks the supply area as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols.
• Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care. Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient chart.
• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Inter professional collaboration. Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Training - Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Business Experience - 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Oncology certification preferred.

Working Conditions

Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements: lifts, stands; requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients; manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination; requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time; occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.; requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

About Illinois Cancer Specialists

Illinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400 years of combined physician experience, ICSp is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders, provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 20 board certified physicians, ICSp offers convenient, compassionate care in ten locations. For more information about Illinois Cancer Specialists visit www.illinoiscancerspecialists.com.

Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ICSp is united with more than 1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.