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