at Allyon, Inc. in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Summary:Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able to help talented individuals achieve their career goals while a the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!
Job Title: Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Job Essential and Department Specific Job Functions:
Essential Functions:
-Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
-Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
-Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
-Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
-Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
-Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
-Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
-Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
-Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
-Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
-Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Department Specific Job Functions:
-Appropriately perform patient care duties such as: head-to-toe assessments, start IVs, insert NG tubes, dressing changes, administer medications, insert foley catheters.
-Access Mediports and maintain port throughout the shift.
-Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
-Assist with bone marrow aspirations at the bedside.
-Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
-Administer Chemotherapy/Biotherapy to patients not only on the Oncology unit but also throughout the hospital.
-Administer outpatient treatments to Oncology patients when the Outpatient Cancer Center is closed.
Minimum Requirements:
- 1+ year relevant nursing experience
- ASN
- IL RN license
- AHA BLS
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider Certification
What we Offer:
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment