Staff Nurse, Hematology/Oncology - In-House Registry, Days at UChicago Medicine

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

53.5

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient assessment, Care planning, Charge nurse responsibilities, Clinical pathways, Patient-centered care, Hematology, Oncology, Nursing practice standards, Collaboration, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a In House Registry Staff Nurse in our Hematology/Oncology department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care. A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision. Essential Job Functions * Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs * Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients * Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients * Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager * Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member * Assists Care Center in development/attainment of goals and objectives * Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice * Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meeting needs * Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation Required Qualifications * Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing * Associate Degree in Nursing * Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program * Current Illinois RN license * Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Position Details * Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.10) * Shift: Days, 7AM-7PM * Work Location: Onsite (Center for Care and Discovery) * Unit/Department: 10W Hematology/Oncology * CBA Code: NNU We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers] UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/about-us/careers/benefits].

Responsibilities

The staff nurse manages patient-centered care by assessing needs, developing care plans, and implementing evidence-based nursing interventions. They also assume charge nurse responsibilities and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.