RN - Med Surg
Company: US Oncology, Inc
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: September 11, 2023
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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.
Keywords: US Oncology, Inc, Crystal Lake , RN - Med Surg, Healthcare , Crystal Lake, Illinois
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