Job detail

RN - Medical Oncology Specialty Unit

Carle Health

#Registered Nurse #Palliative Care #RN #BLS #Nursing Process #AHA #Inpatient #IV Insertion #End of Life Care #Magnet Designation

Quick overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients, utilizing the nursing process and available resources to provide care. Responsibilities include performing head-to-toe assessments, administering medications including chemotherapy, managing ports, and providing emotional support to patients and families.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be licensed Registered Professional Nurses in Illinois and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days, requiring a College Diploma in Nursing and over one year of prior inpatient hospital experience. Required duties involve specialized oncology skills, documentation standards, and continuous patient evaluation.

associate degreeDocumentationMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentDressing ChangesNursing ProcessOncology NursingRadiation TherapyIV InsertionPalliative CareFoley Catheter InsertionBiotherapy AdministrationInpatient Hospital ExperienceEnd of Life CareNG Tube InsertionInpatient ChemotherapyMediport Access

Job description

Overview

(This Position is for experienced RN with Inpatient Hospital experience >1yr) Position Highlights: Number of beds on

Unit

30 beds Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): 18-year-old and older Nurse to Patient ratio: 4-6 patients to 1 RN Department culture and resources: Oncology Nursing Society support education and resources, Active Department Shared Governance, Mentor/Mentee Program for New Grads and for those looking for Oncology Nursing Certification Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Oncology skill set (inpatient chemotherapy and radiation), palliative and end of life care and general medical patients. 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

Certifications

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American
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Education:
College
Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.