RN Charge Nurse Medical Oncology Full-time

Salary and Compensation The salary range for this position is $38.50 - $61.60 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors, such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits

• 10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• 10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• 1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• 250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. Organizational Culture Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you’ve been, and we support where you’re headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student‑loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well‑Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. Description The RN Charge Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Develops, implements and updates an individualized plan of care based on identified patient care needs, including nursing, teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning. Able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking. Assesses, analyzes, validates and integrates data to assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, rehab, safety, learning, spiritual, cultural, age‑specific, special risk and self‑care needs. Identifies patient care needs, problems and variances. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; also, identifies support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning. Makes referral for follow up as appropriate. Explains procedures, therapies and treatments to patient and family, evaluates and documents patient and family response to teaching. Uses appropriate resources to provide education. Conducts body and belongings search in a proper manner. Demonstrates awareness of specific contraband allowed on unit. Collaborates with the physician and team to review and evaluate the plan of care. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members. Has respect for and understanding of other clinical disciplines. Coordinates the care of the patient by including members of the health care team and other departments to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care. Delegates appropriately to other care providers to facilitate meeting patient needs in a timely manner. Conducts telephone screenings (inquiry calls) in a fashion resulting in appropriate disposition based on the phone contact. Understands patient placement criteria and can identify proper level of care to convey to Managed Care along with the pre‑cert information requested. Communicates directly to department manager routine and non‑outline clinical and staff issues. Able to make independent appropriate decisions regarding patient care and staffing issues. Contributes to the Utilization Review process by adding a consultative nursing assessment regarding total patient care delivery. Participates and communicates with third party payers with regards to the nursing component of patient care during the Utilization Review process. Qualifications Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited professional Nursing Program Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for new hires after January 1, 2011 Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred Qualifications N/A Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility (if sign‑on bonus offered for position) Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital