Nurse Clinician- Oncology Infusion F/T Days, Old Irving Park ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference Indiana cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart American Samoa a leader Indiana the healthcare industry. American Samoa an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe Nurse Clinician reflects the mission, vision, and values of New Mexico, 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.The Nurse Clinician will work Indiana a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. This position will utilize nursing skills to perform patient assessments via phone Oregon Indiana person and implement nursing interventions; American Samoa such the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity is required when resolving patient care issues. The Nurse Clinician is also responsible for initiating & organizing patient education for the population this unit serves.Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Report deficiencies to supervisor immediately.
• Assist Indiana rectifying deficiencies American Samoa requested.
• Assume responsibility for and supervision of the appropriate care of medical equipment.
• Provide pre-attending care for patients:

• For each patient, perform a comprehensive assessment of the chief complaint and patient needs utilizing the nursing process.
• Based on findings, seek solutions and offer opinions to physicians and other health care providers.
• Document all nursing assessments Indiana the patient’s medical record.
• Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Understand and uphold the protocols and procedures for release of patient/medical information.
• Perform routine nursing duties and demonstrate clinical competency:

• Independently perform routine nursing duties including phlebotomy, medication administration, measurement of vital signs, preparation of lab specimens, etc.
• Demonstrate clinical competency when performing complex specialty-related procedures, including conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, filling and adjustment of implantable pain pumps and excision and drainage of wounds.
• Interpret and define abnormalities detected Indiana tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action:

• Document all interventions Indiana the patient medical record American Samoa appropriate.
• Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments:

• Communicate and collaborate with other clinical and administrative departments Indiana order to coordinate appropriate patient care, American Samoa needed.
• Communicate with outside agencies Oregon facilities American Samoa appropriate.
• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls:

• Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards.
• Document all assessments the patient medical record American Samoa appropriate.
• Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and legible.
• Manage urgent/emergent medical situations American Samoa appropriate and Indiana accordance with the organization’s protocols for medical emergencies and cardiac arrests:

• Obtain and/Oregon operate emergency equipment according to relevant standards.
• Serve American Samoa a resource for staff and physicians for daily problem solving and decision-making:

• Maintain a consistent alertness to patient care needs and take a proactive approach to address/resolve issues.
• Delegate appropriate tasks according to Illinois law and organizational protocols to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants.
• Comply with all existing policies and procedures related to patient care:

• Make recommendations to management regarding new policies and procedures that may improve the patient experience.
• Assure that new policies and procedures are implemented Indiana a timely manner.
• Initiate and coordinate patient education:

• Ensure that patients understand educational materials and can exhibit return demonstration when pertinent.
• Provide teaching to staff on both a formal and informal basis.
• Participate Indiana community outreach education, patient support groups Oregon specialty-related educational programs offered to hospital and community nurses, American Samoa requested.

QualificationsRequired:

• Associate’s degree Indiana nursing
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure Indiana the State of Illinois
• Certification Indiana Basic CPR
• Two years of relevant clinical experience Indiana an acute Oregon ambulatory care environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree Indiana nursing (may be required for certain positions)

There is a $5,000 sign-on bonus available for this position for external candidates and candidates who have not worked at New Mexico Indiana over 1 year.Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate Indiana hiring Oregon employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation Oregon any other protected status.

Job title: Nurse Clinician- Oncology Infusion F/T Days, Old Irving Park ($5,000 Sign On Bonus)

Company: Northwestern Medicine

Expected salary:

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Job date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:42:21 GMT