Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: RN - Niles Infusion Center - Days
• Location: Niles, IL
• Part-time
• Hours: 24 hours per week; M-F 7:30am to 4pm; Sat/Sun 8am-12pm
• Required Travel: None

What you will need:

• RN requires at least one year of experience as a staff nurse.
• Nurses with at least one year of professional infusion experience preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
• Communicates effectively and is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
• Current Illinois Nursing licensure
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card preferred
• ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required within six months depending on the unit requirements

General Summary:

As an experienced practitioner, is accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal directed nursing care for all levels of Infusion Therapy patients and their families in accordance with the mission, vision and philosophy of the Division of Nursing. This clinical nurse will exemplify the role of caring for patients receiving standard injection therapy, infusion therapy and for those on research protocols. This nurse will be proficient in the procedures and interventions for administering injectable medications and infusion therapy, while maintaining the safety precautions necessary when handling these agents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital and exhibits a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the hospital while working within a comprehensive, multidisciplinary environment

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of nursing care to the infusion center patient.
• Proficient in vascular access care, maintenance and management.
• Safely prepares mixes, handles, administers and disposes of injectables and infused agents according to policy.
• Performs designated nursing and other patient care activities according to established nursing policies and procedures.
• Attains knowledge and competency reflective of current standards of practice.
• Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice.
• Integrates research findings into nursing practice and collaborates with potential research opportunities
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Communicates information to others as appropriate to maintain effective patient flow.
• Collaborates closely with the charge nurse and APN
• Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm.
• Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
• Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care.
• Enhances own professional growth and development.
• Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations.
• Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Staff Nurses working in specialty areas possess a knowledge of procedures specific to that patient population including age specific needs. RNs are encouraged and supported to obtain specialty certification.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Committee membership and participation as needed.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

Patients and their families and significant others, Division of Nursing Staff, Medical Staff, and other hospital personnel.

ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

Computer system access for the Nursing Division is assigned based on criteria and on the minimum necessary as described in this job description. Approval for level of access is given by the system administrator (for Nursing Division, this is Nursing Informatics) or the department that has ownership of system/module. 

ENVIRONMENT

• May be in an upright position and moving about most of the working time.
• May lift heavy objects.
• Use of computer.
• Potential for exposure to chemotherapy, biotherapy, hormones, chemicals, airborne diseases, blood and bodily fluids.
• May need to travel from location to location when needed.
• Risk of injury by violent patient.

EOE: Race/Color/Religion/Sex/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities