Registered Nurse - Oncology Infusion - Per Diem 2 - Days

nshs; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan with company match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Health's Niles Infusion Clinic seeks an experienced Oncology Infusion Nurse to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced setting. You will perform infusion procedures, assess patients, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

You will educate patients and families, support treatment days, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Shifts vary Mon-Fri with some weekends; per diem availability provides flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 1 year RN experience required; oncology/infusion preferred.
• Current IL RN licensure and BLS/CPR required.
• Willing to obtain OCN/ONS certification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates plan of care for infusion patients.
• Performs nursing duties with patient and family education.
• Collaborates with physicians and team to ensure outcomes.
• Provides infection control and HIPAA compliant care.
• Assists with contrast administration and IV management as needed.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS/CPR

Oncology infusion care

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.
• Assesses 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,