Advocate Health Care
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology/Oncology Ambulatory Clinic
Advocate Health Care, Oak Lawn, Illinois, us, 60454
Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology/Oncology Ambulatory Clinic
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology/Oncology Ambulatory Clinic
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Advocate Health Care
Base Pay Range $37.50/hr – $56.25/hr
This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus: half payable after 90 days of hire and the remainder payable after 1 year of employment (internals not included).
Major Responsibilities
Patient‑Centered Wholistic Care – culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations; nurture lifelong relationships with patients and families.
Clinical Excellence – contributes to inter‑professional excellence by evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making and skilled dialogue to create the safest patient environment and best experience.
Leadership – participates in leading healthcare transformation, shared governance, and inter‑professional care coordination.
Compassion – demonstrates presence, empathy, and supports spiritual needs of patients and families.
Innovation – contributes to future delivery of care, performance improvement, evidence‑based practice and research initiatives.
Professional Growth – committed to lifelong learning to keep pace with new delivery models and a changing healthcare environment.
Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN)
Education & Experience Required
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
See Education and Experience Addendum for site specific requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Good communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Good time‑management and organizational skills.
Familiarity with patient care equipment.
Current Illinois RN license.
Current CPR certification.
Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty – see Certification Addendum.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.
Certain positions may need to take call.
Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment.
Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace.
Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available.
Education Addendum – ALL SITES
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
CRP-Healthcare Provider.
ACLS and/or PALS – Immediate Care.
ACLS and PALS – Ambulatory Surgical Center within 1 year.
ACLS – Endoscopy within 1 year – Cardiology Stress Testing.
Oncology: chemotherapy/biotherapy as required by the site.
OCN preferred or obtained when OCN requirements met.
Registered Nurse: 2 years’ experience preferred.
Ambulatory Surgery Center: 1‑year critical care or surgical experience.
Cardiology: 1‑year experience in cardiology preferred.
Contact Center: 2 years' experience in acute or ambulatory care.
Endoscopy: 1 year experience telemetry or PACU preferred.
Immediate Care: 1 year experience in critical care or ED preferred.
Occupational Health: 1 to 2 years occupational health experience or new graduate with prior occupational health or related experience.
Oncology: 1 year experience in oncology preferred.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Hematology/Oncology Ambulatory Clinic
role at
Advocate Health Care
Base Pay Range $37.50/hr – $56.25/hr
This position is eligible for a $5,000.00 sign‑on bonus: half payable after 90 days of hire and the remainder payable after 1 year of employment (internals not included).
Major Responsibilities
Patient‑Centered Wholistic Care – culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations; nurture lifelong relationships with patients and families.
Clinical Excellence – contributes to inter‑professional excellence by evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making and skilled dialogue to create the safest patient environment and best experience.
Leadership – participates in leading healthcare transformation, shared governance, and inter‑professional care coordination.
Compassion – demonstrates presence, empathy, and supports spiritual needs of patients and families.
Innovation – contributes to future delivery of care, performance improvement, evidence‑based practice and research initiatives.
Professional Growth – committed to lifelong learning to keep pace with new delivery models and a changing healthcare environment.
Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN)
Education & Experience Required
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
See Education and Experience Addendum for site specific requirements.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Good communication skills.
Good computer skills.
Good time‑management and organizational skills.
Familiarity with patient care equipment.
Current Illinois RN license.
Current CPR certification.
Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty – see Certification Addendum.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing.
Certain positions may need to take call.
Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment.
Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at a fast pace.
Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster.
Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, patient handling equipment is expected to be used with at least one other associate when available.
Education Addendum – ALL SITES
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
BSN preferred.
CRP-Healthcare Provider.
ACLS and/or PALS – Immediate Care.
ACLS and PALS – Ambulatory Surgical Center within 1 year.
ACLS – Endoscopy within 1 year – Cardiology Stress Testing.
Oncology: chemotherapy/biotherapy as required by the site.
OCN preferred or obtained when OCN requirements met.
Registered Nurse: 2 years’ experience preferred.
Ambulatory Surgery Center: 1‑year critical care or surgical experience.
Cardiology: 1‑year experience in cardiology preferred.
Contact Center: 2 years' experience in acute or ambulatory care.
Endoscopy: 1 year experience telemetry or PACU preferred.
Immediate Care: 1 year experience in critical care or ED preferred.
Occupational Health: 1 to 2 years occupational health experience or new graduate with prior occupational health or related experience.
Oncology: 1 year experience in oncology preferred.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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