Staff Nurse - Hoffman Estates Clinical Staff

Job Details: Job Location: Undisclosed, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Role and Responsibilities Administer treatment (chemo/immunotherapies) drugs using optimal techniques per treatment guidelines and procedure. Follow all usual procedures for accessing treatment drugs through Nucleus. Enter in treatments on treatment log/acuity sheet.

Participate in initial and ongoing patient education regarding all aspects of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Schedule patient appointments for treatments following guidelines, treatment/initials etc... Participate in open and closing procedures as assigned and to meet staffing needs. Acts as charge nurse if assigned to do so.

Perform all other duties as assigned by the nurse supervisor, Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Operations, or physicians. Participate in weekend and holiday coverage (If needed) Follows all safety and OSHA guidelines for hazardous drugs. Partners with NWOH to create a safe and healthy workplace both physically and emotionally.

Stays current with all annual testing required by Human Resources and the Laboratory Department. Maintains Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy certification without lapse Participates in the OCM pilot as required. May be asked to perform Medical Assistant duties as needed. Comply with the OSHA regulations Participate in the NWOH safety program Attend all mandatory trainings & complete quizzes as assigned.

Report hazards Suggest controls Report occupational illnesses and injuries Laboratory responsibilities as follows: Follow all laboratory procedures for specimen collection and processing. Follow all established laboratory testing procedures. Follow all laboratory reporting policies Maintain records documenting that proficiency test samples were treated exactly as patient samples.

Adhere to the laboratories quality control policies Document all quality control, environmental and function checks, and maintenance performed. Follow the laboratory’s policy if test systems are not within established levels of performance. Document all corrective actions taken. Identify problems that may adversely affect testing and either correct the problem or notify the director, technical supervisor or general supervisor.

Complete all required laboratory training and competency offered by employer Laboratory Duties: Perform phlebotomy, and inform the patients of all specimen collection directions. Process specimens for testing and transport according to policy. Perform and document daily environmental, maintenance and function checks. Perform and document quality control each day on the tests performed prior to testing patient samples.

Perform testing only when all established a laboratory performance criterion has been met. Perform the following tests according to the laboratory's established procedures: Complete Blood Count (CBC) Pro-time

• Waived Glucose
• Waived Occult Blood – Waived Urine Dipstick – Waived Test all proficiency testing samples as patient samples. Document all corrective actions taken. If unable to correct any problems alert the director, laboratory manager, site-supervisor. Disinfect the countertops daily. Ensure that all reports are seen by the ordering physician. Monitor the testing going to the reference lab for timely completion of all tests ordered. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently required to stand Frequently Required to walk occasionally required to sit Frequently required to use hands and fingers, bend, stoop, kneel continually required to talk or hear occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth and ability to adjust or focus. exposure to fumes, airborne particles or toxic chemicals and hazardous materials. Frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials protective clothing or equipment is required that include: gloves, closed-toe shoes, protective eyewear and gowns. the noise level in the work environment is moderate. perfume/cologne and scented lotions or make-up are not allowed in clinical space. dress-code required – see manager.

Qualifications

Qualifications: minimum 1 year Medical/surgical RN Experience Current IL State License In Good standing. Vaccinations up to date EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing. Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Certification from the Oncology Nursing Society BSN preferred, not required. Current CPR