Clinical Nurse- Outpatient Infusion Oncology

Salary range: $36.50 - $58.40 hourly. Placement within the range depends on experience and internal equity. For union positions, placement follows collective bargaining agreement rules.

• $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 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

The Clinical Nurse 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.

Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent, evidence‑based care for an assigned group of patients, including diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics, and the Nursing Social Policy Statement.

As a member of the clinical care and unit team, the RN participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care.

At NM Developmental Therapeutics, you will find an engaging and supportive team‑oriented environment in our small yet mighty clinic.

Clinical Nurse – Outpatient Infusion Oncology Early Phase Clinical Trials – Full‑time – Days

• Practice in accordance with the patient‑centered care model.
• Develop individualized age‑specific culturally sensitive nursing plans of care.
• Incorporate the role of patient advocate into the plan of care.
• Use a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient‑centered individualized care goals.
• Acknowledge and value the contributions of the patient’s significant others.
• Identify potential conflict situations and facilitate resolution using established communication channels.
• Promote and strive to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient.
• Protect patients by maintaining a safe environment.

• Advance clinical expertise through continuing education and obtaining specialty certification when eligible.
• Continuously enhance skills and abilities to ensure the highest quality patient care.
• Share knowledge and expertise through educating team members, patients, and students.
• Demonstrate critical thinking by integrating theoretical knowledge and expertise to pose relevant clinical questions when evidence and practice differ.
• Identify priorities, set realistic and measurable goals, prescribe and implement nursing interventions in a safe and timely manner.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans for patients and families using suitable instructional materials and methods.
• Evaluate and document the patient’s responses to nursing interventions and appropriately individualize the plan of care.
• Identify situations requiring further intervention and escalates appropriately; consult experts and resources when needed.
• Participate in the formation, implementation, and evaluation of team goals.
• Appropriately delegate and supervise interventions to implement the plan of care.
• Convey complete, timely, and accurate information at hand‑off at the bedside or any hand‑off.
• Adhere to ethical standards of practice.

• Participate in one or more volunteer initiatives annually, Northwestern Memorial organized or on own initiative.

• Consistently demonstrate interpersonal connections with patients and families from introduction through discharge.
• Proactively respond to patient concerns such as speaking to patients about possible or expected delays in plan of care.
• Treat patients, families, visitors, and staff in a caring manner with respect and dignity.
• Facilitate recovery and, where appropriate, help ensure a peaceful death for patients.

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