Registered Nurse RN- Oncology

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Oncology Infusion Center in Olympia Fields, IL. This full-time role involves direct patient care, IV therapy administration, and close monitoring of patients during infusions.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois RN license, BLS certification, and preferably a BSN. Expect a busy infusion workload with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the Infusion Center.
• Administer IV therapy and monitor patient responses.
• Monitor vitals and reactions to medications.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about infusion meds and premeds.
• Respond to side effects and adverse reactions during infusions.
• Manage a high oncology patient load.

Skills

IV therapy

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Medication side effects management

Oncology infusion experience

Education

RN license (Illinois)

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

Department: Oncology Infusion

Schedule: FT| 8 Hours | Days

Facility: Olympia fields

Location: Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Infusion Center. Administers IV therapy to patients. Monitors patients' vital signs and reactions to medication. Instructs patients, staff, and families about infusion medications and premeds. Responds to side effects and/or adverse reactions during infusion. High Oncology patient load

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is$35.35 to $53.58The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf