9/29/2024 posting
Administrative Nurse I - Hematology/Oncology Clinic
The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics - Administrative Nurse I is responsible for directing patient care, related unit activities and personnel on an assigned shift utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework in order to ensure quality patient care and work flow. The ANI identifies work priorities, determines and coordinates daily assignments and staff scheduling. The Administrative Nurse I takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Administrative Nurse I functions as role model who directs patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Requirements include:
- Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
- One year of RN experience.
- Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
- Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
- Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.
- Two years of relevant clinical experience and/or in an ambulatory care setting.
- Current Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certification required prior to hire.
- Oncology experience required.
Key Attractors of Nursing at UI Health:
- Highly competitive salaries based on experience and education
- Tuition waivers
- Tuition discounts for dependents
- Tuition Reimbursement for outstanding student loans
- Certification bonuses and reimbursements
- Robust paid time off, including vacation days, sick days, floating holidays, paid holidays and gift days
- Excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement packages
There are permanent positions available. For a listing of these positions, please click on the link below or email nursejob@uic.edu.
To Apply:
For fullest consideration, please submit a complete application and supplemental resume to the link below:
uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/9992?c=uic
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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8/9/2024 Posting
New Career Opportunity: Radiation Oncology
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center / Lisle Radiation
Department: CC Lisle Radiation Oncology - Clinic
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM)
Job Requisition #10647
THIS POSITION WILL BE AT OUR LISLE RADIATION ONCOLOGY CLINIC
4 days, Monday thru Friday 7am to 5:30pm
Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1. Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2. Maintain current BLS certification.
3. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a. May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i. Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii. All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1. Analytical ability is required.
2. Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1. Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4. Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Contact: Sara_Ruesewald@Rush.edu
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5/21/24 Posting
ONCOLOGY INFUSION RN 2 - HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY - RUSH CANCER CLINIC IN OAK PARK (JOB ID: 8998)
Location: Oak, Park, IL
Hospital: RUSH Cancer Clinic in Oak Park
Department: Int Med Hematology/Oncology PBC
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)
FREE Parking!
Summary:
The Oncology Infusion RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence-based interventions. The Oncology Infusion RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification OR commitments to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• 1-2 years RN med/surg experience.
• 1 year Oncology exp.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Ambulatory oncology experience.
• Ambulatory and infusion experience.
Responsibilities:
• Provide infusion support including chemotherapy, immunotherapy blood products and supportive medications.
• Continue to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients.
• Administer medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education.
• Provide guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff Identify and participate in QI activities.
Please contact Sylvia Buh, Clinic Nurse Manager at 708-660-6623 for more information
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5/21/24 Posting
CLINICAL NURSE LEADER - HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY - RUSH CANCER CENTER IN OAK PARK (JOB ID: 5908)
Location: Oak Park, IL
Hospital: RUSH Cancer Center in Oak Park
Department: Int Med Hematology/Oncology PBC
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 5:30:00 PM)
Summary:
The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) functions as an advanced generalist providing and managing care for patients, individuals, families, and communities in the microsystem. The CNL is a point of care expert clinician, outcomes manager, client advocate, educator, information manager, system analyst/risk anticipator, team lead, professional, and lifelong learner. The CNL collaborates with nursing leadership and the healthcare team, and serves as guardian of care, coordinator for the improvement of patient care outcomes, and resource in the management of clinically complex patients. The CNL provides insight regarding the microsystem for collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) on macrosystem processes and outcomes. The CNL and CNS roles intersect at the point of patient care delivery with the shared goal of facilitating safe, quality, cost-effective care. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Professional Registered Nurse licensure
• Graduate degree in nursing
• National certification as Clinical Nurse Leader required upon hire unless candidate is currently enrolled in Rush University’s GEM Nursing Program.
Candidates enrolled in this program must successfully complete the program and earn their CNL certification.
• Two years relevant nursing experience
• BLS; other emergency cardiovascular care certifications as pertinent to practice area.
• Current evidence-based clinical practice and expertise.
• Demonstrated track record of success in participating in/leading microsystem quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated professional and effective communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written), time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and ability to make sound judgments and to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition and positively influence the patient/customer
• Basic computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize an electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates population-specific clinical knowledge utilizing current literature and research, updating knowledge with any new evidence relative to role in direct patient care and in other elements of Clinical Nurse Leader role.
• Synthesizes quantitative and qualitative evidence for critical thinking and decision making to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Please contact Sylvia Buh, Clinic Nurse Manager at 708-660-6623 for more information