RN - Medical Oncology Specialty Unit (Weekend)

Carle Inclusion Connection Group; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 50,695 - 82,504; Full time

Job summary

Carle Inclusion Connection Group is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Normal, Illinois. The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care, performing assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

The position offers a compensation range of $36.80 to $59.89 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package for employees.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days from AHA.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Completion of nursing college diploma.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and provide patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Patient care skills

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

Job description

Overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• College Diploma: Nursing

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate documentation of nursing care to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs.
• Implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures; modify plan based on continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues; offer constructive feedback to assist in professional development of peers and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identify own learning needs and take initiative to begin appropriate solutions.
• Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Appropriately perform patient care duties such as head‑to‑toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes, dressing changes, administer medications, insert Foley catheters, access mediports and maintain the port throughout the shift.
• Maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy to patients not only on the oncology unit but also throughout the hospital.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $36.80 per hour to $59.89 per hour. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.