Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Normal, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Oncology Specialty Unit

Location: Normal, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to a designated group of patients, utilizing the nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and resources within the institution's philosophy.

Essential Functions

• Perform all unit-specific nursing responsibilities within the scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the specialty area.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care for healthcare team use.
• Complete initial patient assessments upon admission and develop appropriate plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement and modify plans of care and nursing interventions based on continuous evaluation.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and resolve issues professionally.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and engage in professional development.
• Identify personal learning needs and pursue appropriate solutions.
• Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.

Department-Specific Functions

• Perform patient care duties including head-to-toe assessments, starting IVs, inserting NG tubes, dressing changes, medication administration, and Foley catheter insertion.
• Access and maintain Mediports throughout shifts.
• Maintain documentation standards as verified by quarterly chart audits.
• Assist with bedside bone marrow aspirations.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy to patients both on the Oncology unit and hospital-wide.
• Administer outpatient oncology treatments when the Outpatient Cancer Center is closed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year relevant nursing experience.

Education

• Required: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications & Licensure

• Illinois State RN License in good standing
• BLS (American Heart Association)

This position is ideal for RNs with oncology experience seeking a clinical nursing role in a specialized medical/oncology unit.