Role: Registered Nurse in the Oncology Unit (Nights) providing direct patient care, assessment, and care coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Perform patient assessments and gather health data involving patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Develop and coordinate individualized care plans ensuring safe, timely, and appropriate interventions.
- Effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues in person, by phone, and in writing.
- Educate patients and families based on comprehensive assessments to meet their specific learning needs.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to evaluate and enhance nursing practice.
- Maintain current knowledge of nursing standards, laws, and regulations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate’s degree or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
- Current nursing license in Illinois.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Key Duties: Providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a specialized oncology setting, ensuring effective communication, education, and adherence to professional standards.