Infusion Nurse - Cancer Center

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated.

Position Summary: Under the direction of an Attending Physician or licensed independent practitioner, the Registered Nurse (RN) delivers technically complex, high-risk nursing care. This includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients, with a focus on infusion therapies. The RN also provides leadership and supervision to nursing assistants and other healthcare workers as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent UChicago Medicine and Silver Cross Hospital positively, interacting effectively with diverse patients, families, staff, and community members. 
• Uphold the mission to provide superior, compassionate healthcare while respecting patient dignity and individuality. 
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations. 
• Perform clinical and research procedures efficiently and with high quality, following proper protocols for sedation and infusion therapies. 
• Provide compassionate, age-appropriate patient care, addressing psychological, social, and spiritual needs through multidisciplinary collaboration. 
• Complete thorough patient assessments, documentation, and clinical interpretations; exercise sound judgment for timely physician intervention. 
• Recognize and respond promptly to patient emergencies with appropriate life-supporting interventions. 
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment with proper inventory control and equipment readiness. 
• Communicate professionally using AIDET principles and accommodate special patient needs flexibly. 
• Perform required Quality Assurance testing and assist in staffing rotations as needed. 
• Expertly assess and manage patient conditions such as anxiety, pain, and underlying diseases, with prompt pain evaluation and reassessment per protocol. 
• Maintain required nursing competencies, including specific skills to provide proficient care for oncology and non-oncology adult infusion patients. 
• Administer high-risk infusions and transfusions, including chemotherapy medications, ensuring safety and adherence to standards. 

Required Education and Skills:

• Current RN license in the State of Illinois.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification/card within 6 months of hire or transfer.

**Preferred Qualifications:** 

• Chemotherapy and infusion experience strongly preferred. 
• Experience in a research environment preferred. 
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred. 

Work Shift Details:

Days, Monday-Friday
8 hour shifts
No holidays or weekends

Department:

CANCER CENTER NL

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.   

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

·       Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·       Life Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Other voluntary benefit plans

·       PTO and Sick time

·       401(k) plan with a match

·       Wellness program

·       Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.  However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$35.00 - $42.50

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.