Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology

Position Summary

The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients# status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures.

The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.

Primary Customers: Patients and their families, physicians and other team members. POSITION REQUIREMENTS License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.

Education

Associate#s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor#s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date. Certifications: Oncology Nursing Certification desirable. CPR Required Special Skills: Completion of Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course at time of hire, or within first 3 months of hire.

Maintains provider status every 2 years. Experience: One year of medical surgical or cancer care inpatient or outpatient experience required. Outpatient Oncology experience preferred. # RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data.

The pay range for each role reflects RUSH#s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.# Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.# Benefits can be found#here