Oncology Nurse - Part Time

Department: 36298 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Radiation Oncology: High Tech Palos Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: 35.50 - $53.25 This positions is eligible for a $1,000 sign on bonus, payable after hire, external hires only Registered Nurse – RN Radiation Oncology Clinic in Palos Scheduled Hours: Part Time typically within M-F daytime hours Graduate from an accredited degree program in nursing (AD or BSN) ~Starting in 2000 a BSN is required for new graduates.) ~ Ability to cooperate and work well with internal and external customers. ~ Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient focused care. ~ May be exposed to hazardous materials and life~threatening disease. ~ If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. To provide quality patient care in a manner which is patient~focused, technically appropriate and cost effective. To serve as teacher, practitioner, and resource for patients and families undergoing radiation therapy treatments. The Radiation Oncology Nurse demonstrates clinical knowledge and leadership skills in the specialty field of Radiation Oncology. The Radiation Oncology Nurse recognized the needs and behaviors of patients of various age groups and provides care in a manner that is age appropriate. The Radiation Oncology Nurse strives for quality patient care that assures the customer is treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect. Planning: Plan patient care, utilizing assessment information. Implements nursing care in accordance with plan of care, demonstrating skills of appropriate clinical level. Participates in evaluation of effectiveness of nursing interventions, modifies and updates plan of care as required. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.