Cancer Center in the Northern Chicago, IL area is seeking Stem Cell, Oncology nurses for their transplant program.
The Company:
- Comprehensive Cancer Care Network
- State-of-the-art technology
Schedule:
- 3-12s days or nights. (your choice)
The role you will play:
- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents the care of medical/surgical, ambulatory care and same-day surgery patients. Assists with special procedures. Directs the care delivered by Patient Care Technicians and other members of the healthcare team
- Adheres to the hospital and department infection control policies including but not limited to hand hygiene, asepsis, isolation practice, and employee health practice
- Effectively communicates with peers to resolve conflict
- Assists in the on-boarding of new stakeholders
- Protects the patients dignity, rights and privacy
- Assesses the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person
- Document nursing care, implants and specimens accurately, completely and legibly
- Collaborate with other disciplines as applicable
- Maintain required competencies
- Pursue professional growth and keep current with technology
- Completes additional duties as assigned
The Community:
- Largest city in the Midwest
- 3rd largest metropolitan area in the US
- Chicago has a famous skyline which features many of the tallest buildings in the world
- The city has many upscale dining establishments as well as many ethnic restaurant districts
- Chicago was named the Best Sports City in the United States
- Two Major League Baseball teams; Chicago White Sox and Cubs
- NFLs Chicago Bears
- NBAs Chicago Bulls
Background Profile:
- Minimum of 3 years stem cell transplant and chemotherapy administration experience
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Licensure: Must have or be willing to obtain a Illinois Registered Nurse License
Certification:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Card within 30 days of hire and renewal every two years
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Fundamentals of Blood and Marrow Transplant course within 90 days of hire
- Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) Certification preferred