REGISTERED NURSE - CHEMOTHERAPY

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Basic life insurance

Job summary

Insight Health Systems is seeking qualified Registered Nurses for permanent positions across various hospital departments in Chicago. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a nurturing personality, and must be able to practice in Illinois. The role offers competitive pay, full medical benefits, PTO, and a smooth hiring process.

Full-time and part-time positions are available. Join our mission to provide compassionate patient care!

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) able to practice in Illinois.
• Strong knowledge of nursing therapies and chemotherapy procedures.
• Ability to document and communicate effectively with physicians and patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer therapies under physician supervision.
• Assist physicians with exams and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports, and maintain central lines.
• Document nursing assessments and medication administration in patient charts.
• Triages patient phone calls and handles medication refill requests.

Skills

Nurturing personality

Excellent communication skills

Chemo Certification

IV starting skills

Ability to access Mediports

Job description

We are looking to employ well-qualified and professional Registered Nurses for permanent positions to provide across multiple hospital departments. Unit openings are available in the ED, Telemetry/Med Surg, ICU, Behavioral Health, and more! You should possess a nurturing and kind personality and display excellent communication skills with all role players. Strong pay, and full medical benefits, PTO, 401k (4% employer match) - smooth & efficient hiring process! Full and part-time positions available. Must be an RN able to practice in the State of Illinois.

WE ARE INSIGHT

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

FTE: Part time

Job Requirements

• Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use and maintenance, cleaning pumps after use, and proper documentation of pump usage.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patients, 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.
• Displays appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy medications including, but not limited to: venipuncture, central line access, and infusion devices.
• Programs portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provides instruction to the patient and/or caregiver in the use of the pump at home.
• Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching, and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart. Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
• Acts as a resource person to the medical assistants. Triages patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient chart.
• Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste, and any other material potentially infected with a blood‑borne pathogen. Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Must be Chemo Certified.
• Must Be able to start IV.
• Must be able to access Mediports.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long‑term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!