Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion - Per Diem 2 - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career pathways

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

HSA options

Company retirement match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an experienced Oncology Infusion Nurse for the Niles Infusion Clinic in Illinois. The role focuses on delivering safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced infusion setting, with a strong emphasis on patient education, plan of care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, 1 year of RN experience (1 year oncology/infusion preferred), BLS/CPR, and IL RN licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 1 year of RN experience required; oncology/infusion experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• OCN/ONS certification required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a plan of care to achieve expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient progress and revises care plan as needed.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessment and data collection.
• Educates patient and family, respecting preferences and goals.
• Collaborates with the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Performs wound/ostomy/skin care rounds if skilled, and supports clinical education.

Skills

RN experience

Oncology/infusion

BLS/CPR

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Registered Nurse, Infusion Clinic
• Location: Niles Infusion Clinic - Niles, IL
• Per Diem Level 2: 73-110 hours per 6-week schedule
• Hours: Shift will vary Monday-Friday, from 7am-3:30pm or 9am-5:30pm, with occasional weekends and holidays from 7:30am-12pm
• Required Travel: Northwest Community Hospital - Infusion Center - 3060 W Salt Creek Ln, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

A Brief Overview:

• Oncology nursing is about far more than an infusion.
• You know the difference between a routine assessment and a subtle change that needs attention. You know how much a calm voice can matter on treatment day, how to explain a complex regimen without overwhelming a patient, and how meaningful it is when a patient sees a familiar nurse and knows they're in good hands.
• We're looking for an experienced Oncology Infusion Nurse who brings that clinical judgment, confidence, and compassion to every chair in our infusion center.
• Here, your expertise is valued. Your voice matters. And the relationships you build with patients are an essential part of the care we provide. We want experienced oncology nurses to bring their knowledge, perspective, and clinical instincts to the team. You won't simply fill a role-you'll help shape the care our patients receive.
• The Staff Nurse will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care. The Staff Nurse will collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

What you will do:

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers. .
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient's wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs. Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs.
• Assessments patient's cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modifies teaching plan accordingly.
• Provides teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate.
• Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
• Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues.
• Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education.
• Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research. Keeps abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities. Supports staff in using research and providing evidence-based care
• If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients. Monitors effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing, required.
• Experience: 1 year of RN experience, required. 1 year oncology/infusion nursing experience, preferred.
• Certification: BLS/CPR issued by American Heart Association, required.
• OCN/ONS certification, required, or candidates must be willing to obtain OCN/ONS certification and enroll in an approved certification course.
• Certification reimbursement is available to both full-time and part-time employees.
• License: Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure, required.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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