What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Levine Cancer Oncology Infusion University position at Advocate Aurora Health?
Levine Cancer Institute - University Infusion Clinic
is a specialized outpatient care center dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality infusion therapies to patients undergoing cancer treatment as well as dealing with hematologic disorders. Designed with patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence in mind, the clinic serves as a vital extension of comprehensive hematology and oncology care.
Clinical Services
Our clinic provides a wide range of infusion therapies, including: Chemotherapy and immunotherapy, Targeted biologic treatments
Supportive care infusions (e.g., antiemetics, hydration, antibiotics), Blood product administration, Central line care and maintenance.
Our clinic operates Mon-Friday 0730-6pm.
The RN Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Essential Functions
- Identifies expected outcomes for patients' individualized treatment plan.
- Implements identified treatment plan and coordinates all aspects of care delivery.
- Provides education and counseling to patient and family members regarding identified health needs, health care activities, immunization requirements, medication effects and contraindications.
- Meets specific clinical needs of oncology and infusion patients by using knowledge and expertise.
- Recognizes medication mid solution incompatibilities and factors affecting stability.
- Performs facility acuity coding by selecting the appropriate level of service for a diverse patient population, ensures that all pertinent clinical information is documented in the patient's medical record and supports the level of service selected.
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, pushing and pulling. Work requires lifting 75 pounds. Must speak English fluently and in understandable terms. Must possess an intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and finger dexterity. Must have the ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or clinic conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state of applicable state required. Oncology experience preferred. Proficiency in IV therapy, bone marrow, spinals, thoracenteses, paracenteses and phlebotomy preferred. Oncology certification preferred. BLS required per policy guidelines.