Registered Nurse; RN - Pediatric Nursing

Compensation

$10,000 Sign‑on for 1 year commitment. Hourly: USD $30.23/Hr. Up to $48.37/Hr. Sign‑on $20,000 for 2 year commitment.

Manages, coordinates, and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families, incorporating preventative measures. Nursing goal:
Educate and restore patients to optimal wellness as defined by the patient and their families.

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois.
• Required to complete Oncology Nurse training within 1 year of joining.
• Current Hepatitis B vaccination.
• Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit‑specific competency plan and skills list.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Gives full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to see details at close range.
• Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Awareness of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; works with frustrating situations; works under pressure and on an irregular schedule.
• Attendance and Punctuality – schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines; ensures responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communications – expresses ideas verbally and in written form; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; resolves conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – competent in required job skills and knowledge; learns and applies new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people; maintains confidentiality.
• Problem solving – identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems early.
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; commits to excellence; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; works quickly and achieves established goals.
• Concentration – maintains attention to detail over extended periods; remains aware of changing situations.
• Supervision – performs work independently or with minimal supervision; assigns or reviews work; trains or evaluates other employees.

This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Regularly walk, stand, stoop to floor level, kneel, and assist in lifting patients.
• Reach, change, and read IVs 5 feet from the floor unaided.
• Support weight of persons 200 pounds or more in emergency situations.
• Attend to visual details and communicate orally and in writing.
• Read 5 feet from the floor unaided and utilize fine motor control in hands.
• Lift, push, and pull weights of at least 5 to 50 pounds frequently.