Oncology Infusion RN 2 - Apheresis RN - Cancer Center Stem
- Employer
- Rush University Medical Center
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Closing date
- May 20, 2022
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- Sector
- Doctors, Oncology and Radiotherapy, Nursing, General Nursing, Oncology Nursing
- Organization Type
- Corporate
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Job Title: Oncology Infusion RN 2 - Apheresis RN - Cancer Center Stem
Department: Hematology/Oncology
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Oncology Nursing
Job Number: 2021-2711
Date Posted: 10/05/2021
Position Type: Nursing-Ambulatory/Outpatient
Job Qualifications:
Oncology Infusion RN 2 - Apheresis RN
This apheresis RN is a member of the Rush Cancer Ambulatory Infusion Center and will be responsible for the delivery of care to patients undergoing all types of apheresis procedures with major emphasis on hematopoietic peripheral blood stem cell collection according to specific procedures, policies, guidelines/and/or standards. Specific responsibilities include assessing the health status of normal donors and patients within the Apheresis Center, reviewing patient and normal donor health histories, physicals, and pertinent laboratory data, pre-screening patients and normal donors, performing stem cell collections and transfusion of blood products.
Position Highlights:
The apheresis RN will insert peripheral venous catheters as well as manage patients with central venous catheters and hemodialysis shunts.
Call is required with occasional off hour attendance for procedures.
Additionally, this RN will be actively involved in the administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood component transfusion, and other infusion products.
Position Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Interventions
Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities. Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action. Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address. Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Critical Thinking
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences. Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications. Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk. Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit. Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care. Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
Coordinate and provide sensitive medical and surgical primary nursing care for patients with hematological-oncological diagnoses
Provide infusion support including chemotherapy and supportive medications.
Continue to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients
Administer medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education
Provide guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff
Position Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Current Illinois licensure as a registered nurse.
1-2 years RN med/surg experience required: ambulatory and infusion experience preferred
1 year Oncology exp. required; ambulatory oncology experience preferred
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous supervisory experience.
Epic/EMR experience
Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush was ranked Best Hospital in Illinois for Nurses in 2017 by Nurse.org.
Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed.
For the fourth consecutive time, all three Rush System hospitals have received an "A" grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2017-2018 Best Hospitals issue, Rush ranked among the top 50 hospitals in 8 of 16 categories.
Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664 licensed beds.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Department: Hematology/Oncology
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Oncology Nursing
Job Number: 2021-2711
Date Posted: 10/05/2021
Position Type: Nursing-Ambulatory/Outpatient
Job Qualifications:
Oncology Infusion RN 2 - Apheresis RN
This apheresis RN is a member of the Rush Cancer Ambulatory Infusion Center and will be responsible for the delivery of care to patients undergoing all types of apheresis procedures with major emphasis on hematopoietic peripheral blood stem cell collection according to specific procedures, policies, guidelines/and/or standards. Specific responsibilities include assessing the health status of normal donors and patients within the Apheresis Center, reviewing patient and normal donor health histories, physicals, and pertinent laboratory data, pre-screening patients and normal donors, performing stem cell collections and transfusion of blood products.
Position Highlights:
The apheresis RN will insert peripheral venous catheters as well as manage patients with central venous catheters and hemodialysis shunts.
Call is required with occasional off hour attendance for procedures.
Additionally, this RN will be actively involved in the administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood component transfusion, and other infusion products.
Position Responsibilities:
Evidence Based Interventions
Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities. Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action. Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address. Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
Relationships and Caring
Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Critical Thinking
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences. Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Technical Expertise
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications. Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk. Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
Leadership
Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit. Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care. Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
Coordinate and provide sensitive medical and surgical primary nursing care for patients with hematological-oncological diagnoses
Provide infusion support including chemotherapy and supportive medications.
Continue to contribute to a positive patient outcome by providing expert assistance with critical procedures for patients
Administer medications, treatments and provide extensive patient/family education
Provide guidance and support and direct workflow of clinical staff
Position Qualifications Include:
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Current Illinois licensure as a registered nurse.
1-2 years RN med/surg experience required: ambulatory and infusion experience preferred
1 year Oncology exp. required; ambulatory oncology experience preferred
Basic computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Previous supervisory experience.
Epic/EMR experience
Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush was ranked Best Hospital in Illinois for Nurses in 2017 by Nurse.org.
Ranked among the top 20 best places to work in healthcare by Indeed.
For the fourth consecutive time, all three Rush System hospitals have received an "A" grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2017-2018 Best Hospitals issue, Rush ranked among the top 50 hospitals in 8 of 16 categories.
Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664 licensed beds.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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