RN Staff Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion Casual

RN Staff Nurse Outpatient Oncology Infusion Casual

The RN Staff Nurse Outpatient 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.

Responsibilities:

• Nursing process--Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
• Involves patient/family to participate in their care, including teaching, continuum of care and discharge planning.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors incorporating the National Patient Safety Goals.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding methods to manage pain.
• Demonstrates effective hand-offs to the next healthcare provider.
• Assumes required on call assignments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required for all new hires after 01/01/2011
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• One year of experience in similar role
• CPR Basic Life Support
• CPR Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
    • This is not required in Cost Center 2050-Endoscopy Lab
    • This is not required in Cost Center 2084 CDH OPIC
    • This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
    • Candidates have up to 6 months after hire to complete for Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric
• CPR Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
    • This is not required in Cost Center 2084 CDH OPIC
    • This Is not required in Outpatient Oncology departments
    • This is not required in Cost Center 2130 - Outpatient Pediatric

• Preferred: Three years of experience in a similar role

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.

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