What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Hematology Oncology Clinic position at uic?
Position Summary
Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model asCompletes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies.
Administers chemotherapy, blood and blood products, fluids, injections and creates individualized care plans on patients under their supervision and care.
Recognizes and treats cancer-related issues.
Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patient’s changing needs.
Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant, and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care.
Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession.
Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and _x000d_
responsibilities to this job at any time. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as
the framework. The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating
Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical
practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an
interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals.
Duties & Responsibilities