RN - Med Surg

Company: US Oncology, Inc
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Job Description:

RNOverview

RN - Full-Time

This position is located at our practice in Crystal Lake. Illinois Cancer Specialists is dedicated to providing compassionate, convenient, and leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. As part of the US Oncology Network, we deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. No Evenings or Weekends and a friendly work environment.

SCOPE: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Demonstrates knowledge of age specific differences in the patient population including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
* Assess and monitors therapy of patients using appropriate technical skills under the direction and supervision of a physician.
* Assists physician with exams and procedures.
* Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow.
* Demonstrates knowledge of reimbursement procedures and charge capture.
* Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central venous access devices and alternate delivering systems.
* Documents all elements of care.
* Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician or mid level provider.
* Serves as a resource person to the medical assistants and LPNs.
* Triages patient/family phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
* Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching.
* Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
* Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
* Maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.
* Participates in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses.
* Requires occasional travel between two sister offices.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred
* Oncology experience highly desirable but will train.
* Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.
* Current RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. Current CPR certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

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