RN - Chemo Clinic

Company: Carle Health
Location: Urbana
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:


The Procedural Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Do you want to be part of something bigger then yourself? Join our oncology nursing team. Our team approach supports new and experienced nurses. We guide and encourage patients before during and after their course of treatment. We work closely with medical, surgical and radiation oncology areas to coordinate care for our patients. We find solutions to patient complications by working closely with our amazing team of oncologists. Most importantly, we build lasting relationships with our patients by supporting them through the most intimate and vulnerable times of their life. Our ideal candidate will value teamwork and compassion while also being a fierce patient advocate.




Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification (ONS/ONCC). Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification must be obtained within one (1) year of start date in position. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must have a compassion for Oncology. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to multi-task to meet outcomes timely and efficiently.





Essential Functions:

• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
  • Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
  • Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
  • Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
  • Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
  • Assists Nursing Supervisor/Coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
    
    
    
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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, and 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. - For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
    
    Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

Keywords: Carle Health, Champaign , RN - Chemo Clinic, Healthcare , Urbana, Illinois