RN / Registered Nurse / Illinois / Any / Stem Cell / Oncology Registered Nurse Job

Cancer Center in the Northern Chicago, IL area is seeking Stem Cell, Oncology nurses for their transplant program.

The Company:

• Comprehensive Cancer Care Network
• State-of-the-art technology

Schedule:

• 3-12s days or nights. (your choice)

The role you will play:

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical, ambulatory care and same-day surgery patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by Patient Care Technicians and other members of the healthcare team
• Adheres to the hospital and department infection control policies including but not limited to hand hygiene, asepsis, isolation practice, and employee health practice
• Effectively communicates with peers to resolve conflict
• Assists in the on-boarding of new stakeholders
• Protects the patient’s dignity, rights and privacy
• Assesses the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person
• Document nursing care, implants and specimens accurately, completely and legibly
• Collaborate with other disciplines as applicable
• Maintain required competencies
• Pursue professional growth and keep current with technology
• Completes additional duties as assigned

The Community:

• Largest city in the Midwest
• 3rd largest metropolitan area in the US
• Chicago has a famous skyline which features many of the tallest buildings in the world
• The city has many upscale dining establishments as well as many ethnic restaurant districts
• Chicago was named the Best Sports City in the United States
• Two Major League Baseball teams; Chicago White Sox and Cubs
• NFL’s Chicago Bears
• NBA’s Chicago Bulls

Background Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years stem cell transplant and chemotherapy administration experience
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Licensure: Must have or be willing to obtain a Illinois Registered Nurse License

Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Card within 30 days of hire and renewal every two years
• Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Blood and Marrow Transplant course within 90 days of hire
• Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) Certification preferred