Registered Nurse Medical Oncology Full Time Nights

## Company Description **Full Time Nights 7pm-7:30am with rotating shifts** At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? ## Job Description **Full Time Nights 7pm-7:30am with rotating shifts** CDH Medical Oncology (4A) - 26 bed specialized adult oncology/step down unit affiliated with the NM Warrenville Cancer Center - Our unit cares for patients 18 years of age and older and treats all cancer diagnosis - We specialize in giving inpatient chemotherapy and symptom management - Provide palliative and end of life/hospice care - Highly engaged supportive staff that work cohesively together - Multidisciplinary care reliability rounds daily to enhance patient/family communication and satisfaction The **Staff Nurse Inpatient** 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 patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. **Responsibilities:** - Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, 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. - Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. - Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. - Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. - Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. **Watch this video for more information** [Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QbhDLfTW4I) : https://youtu.be/TqEULZ0fc9o #LI-RS1 #NMBetter ## Qualifications **Required:** - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) - Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to collaborate with others - Strong analytic abilities \*Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role. **Preferred:** - Experience in Oncology - ## Additional Information 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…