Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology Med Surg - $35-52 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology Med Surg for a nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Oncology
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : nights
• Employment Type : Staff

Sign on bonus $5,000 payable after start, external candidates only.

Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology

Scheduled Hours : 7P-7A; 12 hour shifts

Job Summary :

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

This 25-bed medical-surgical unit provides care for a diverse patient population with a wide range of needs. The unit specializes in the care of geriatric, oncology, and hospice patients, as well as general medical patients. The objective of this fast-paced unit is to manage patient care collaboratively across the professional spectrum to quickly determine the appropriate disposition for our patients. The nurses on unit 5341 work with a high degree of autonomy to aid the interdisciplinary team in making informed decisions regarding admissions, discharges, and patient needs. Our patients present with a wide range of medical diagnoses, oncology diagnoses including chemotherapy administration, as well as patients requiring inpatient hospice.  Chemotherapy provider certification is highly encouraged, but is not required, to work on the unit.

Position Requirements :

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R132101. Posted job title : Registered Nurse (Rn) - Medical Surgical Oncology .9 7P-7A

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

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