Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse-Delnor Cancer Center Medical Oncology

Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse – Delnor Cancer Center (Medical Oncology, Full‑time, Days)

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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Job Description

This role’s main responsibility is primarily phone triage and coordination of care for our critically ill patients; this position will not be administering chemotherapy treatments. The schedule for this position can be either four 10‑hour shifts or five 8‑hour shifts, to cover the clinic hours of Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m., no weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and reassesses the patient and family for ongoing care needs with knowledge of high‑risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely manner.
• For all new patients collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics. Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication.
• Serves as a resource to non‑clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling the program for information.
• Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate.
• Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing.
• Assists with transitions of care and providers.
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members. Has respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines.
• Delegates appropriately to other care providers to facilitate meeting patient needs in a timely manner.
• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions.
• Embraces new employees and care team members, contributing to their growth and learning.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice through participation in ongoing educational activities. Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
• Engages in a formal process seeking feedback regarding one’s own practice from peers and professional colleagues.
• Exhibits creativity and flexibility through the dynamics of change.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with an RN License in the state of Illinois.
• Current nursing experience within the past 5 years.
• BLS Certification.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Oncology Certified Nurse preferred or willing to obtain within six months of hire.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.…