Registered Nurse

Overview

Registered Nurse - Full-Time, Chicago, IL

Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$95,000

Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; 401(k);
Healthcare Savings Account;
Generous PTO Package;
Health and Wellness Perks Program

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assess health status by interviewing the patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Collect and record nursing assessment and interventions.
• Review and report the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider; assess patient/family needs and provide teaching and other instructional material.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and administer therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Administer all medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique.
• Assure pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitate dose modification by assessing patient and labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting the physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management.
• Perform venipuncture, access implanted ports and maintain central line/catheter devices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Apply knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
• Maintain work environment; restock the supply area as needed.
• Follow OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood-borne pathogen.
• Maintain all disinfection protocols.
• Maintain equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitate clinical operations and patient care; manage patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and record the information in the patient chart.
• Assist physician with exams and procedures.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• Facilitate communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinate services related to patient care as necessary.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Collaborate with clinical research and act as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Serve as a mentor/preceptor and provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced nurses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

• Education/Training – Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education; BSN preferred. RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the practicing state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Experience – 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Oncology certification preferred.

Illinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400 years of combined physician experience, ICS is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders, provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas.

With more than 20 board certified physicians, ICS offers convenient, compassionate care in ten locations.

For more information about Illinois Cancer Specialists visit  Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ICS is united with more than 1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date.

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