Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL

Oncology (Level I) RN

# POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, coordinates and provides specialized Oncology Nursing support services to patients in an Ambulatory Care setting.# Functions as an information and education resource for the community and staff.# Maintains standards of professional nursing practice.# Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements.# Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.# Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduate from an approved School of Nursing Program.# BSN is preferred but not required. At least one year of Inpatient, Outpatient Hospital, or Oncology patient care experience required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.# ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification required within one year of hire.# OCN certification within two years of hire required. Extensions to obtain certification may be allowed# at the discretion of the Department Director if the employee is in good standing within the organization.# BI-annual CPR certification required. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.# Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.# Willingness to accept responsibility.# Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments.# Teaching and leadership skills essential to the position.# Knowledge of oncology specific pharmacology, admixture and cytotoxic side effects and policies.# Demonstrated skills in venous access techniques and specific oncology technical resources. # ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Utilizes the nursing process to provide oncology nursing services and physiological support to patients and their caregivers under the direction of physician.# Facilitates professional intervention as required. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating and initiating emergency measures in emergent situations. Administers therapeutic and diagnostic measures and procedures prescribed by the physician and observes and evaluates their effect on the patient.# Assists physician with prescribed procedures including bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy.# Coordinates Oncology services across the continuum of care, ensuring continuity and efficiency of nursing care and coordinates necessary referrals for Home Care and equipment, Hospice and Social Services. Performs a variety of technical duties following established procedures including reconstituting and administering cytoxic drugs performing venipuncture or central access devices assuring proper dilution, rate of infusion and sequencing, monitoring patient#s vital signs and reporting adverse reactions. Plans, implements and documents patient education and precautions for family members. In collaboration with the Data Manager, maintains knowledge of clinical trials maintaining confidentiality of position-acquired information and following established guidelines ensuring careful collection of data. Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. # Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.#Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.# EOE, including disability/veterans.# POSITION SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, coordinates and provides specialized Oncology Nursing support services to patients in an Ambulatory Care setting. Functions as an information and education resource for the community and staff. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduate from an approved School of Nursing Program. BSN is preferred but not required. At least one year of Inpatient, Outpatient Hospital, or Oncology patient care experience required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification required within one year of hire. OCN certification within two years of hire required. Extensions to obtain certification may be allowed at the discretion of the Department Director if the employee is in good standing within the organization. BI-annual CPR certification required. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments. Teaching and leadership skills essential to the position. Knowledge of oncology specific pharmacology, admixture and cytotoxic side effects and policies. Demonstrated skills in venous access techniques and specific oncology technical resources. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Utilizes the nursing process to provide oncology nursing services and physiological support to patients and their caregivers under the direction of physician. Facilitates professional intervention as required. * Demonstrates critical thinking skills and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating and initiating emergency measures in emergent situations. * Administers therapeutic and diagnostic measures and procedures prescribed by the physician and observes and evaluates their effect on the patient. Assists physician with prescribed procedures including bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, paracentesis and therapeutic phlebotomy. * Coordinates Oncology services across the continuum of care, ensuring continuity and efficiency of nursing care and coordinates necessary referrals for Home Care and equipment, Hospice and Social Services. * Performs a variety of technical duties following established procedures including reconstituting and administering cytoxic drugs performing venipuncture or central access devices assuring proper dilution, rate of infusion and sequencing, monitoring patient's vital signs and reporting adverse reactions. * Plans, implements and documents patient education and precautions for family members. * In collaboration with the Data Manager, maintains knowledge of clinical trials maintaining confidentiality of position-acquired information and following established guidelines ensuring careful collection of data. * Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.