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Nurse Clinician - Oncology Infusion Old Irving Par

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Medical Group
Job REQID 133957
Job Function Clinical Nurse
Shift Day Job (1st)

 

Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $33.00+ per hour based on experience
Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.
Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.
Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.
From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.
Description
The Nurse Clinician 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.
The Nurse Clinician will work in 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 or in person and implement nursing interventions; as 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 in rectifying deficiencies as 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 in 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 in tests and procedures, then take appropriate remedial action:
Document all interventions in the patient medical record as 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 in order to coordinate appropriate patient care, as needed.
Communicate with outside agencies or facilities as 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 as appropriate.
Ensure that all documentation is clear, complete and... For full info follow application link.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

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Job Posting: 11886802

Posted On: May 14, 2024

Updated On: Jun 13, 2024

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