Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Oncology .9 7P-7A

Sign on bonus $5,000 payable after start, external candidates only.

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology

Scheduled Hours: 7P-7A; 12 hour shifts 

Job Summary:

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

This 25-bed medical-surgical unit provides care for a diverse patient population with a wide range of needs. The unit specializes in the care of geriatric, oncology, and hospice patients, as well as general medical patients. The objective of this fast-paced unit is to manage patient care collaboratively across the professional spectrum to quickly determine the appropriate disposition for our patients. The nurses on unit 5341 work with a high degree of autonomy to aid the interdisciplinary team in making informed decisions regarding admissions, discharges, and patient needs. Our patients present with a wide range of medical diagnoses, oncology diagnoses including chemotherapy administration, as well as patients requiring inpatient hospice.  Chemotherapy provider certification is highly encouraged, but is not required, to work on the unit.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license
• BSN required
• Experienced RN: Minimum of 1 year current nursing experience on a med surge unit. 
• New Graduate RN: Must have Illinois nursing license verifiable through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR.com) or have your “official pass letter” indicating you may practice under supervision for a period of 3 months from your pass date by start date.
• Current AHA CPR.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Certain positions may need to take call
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
• Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.