Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology - $32-52 per hour - R108969

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology for a nursing job in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OncologyDiscipline: RNDuration: Ongoing40 hours per weekShift: daysEmployment Type: Staff

Provides and coordinates nursing care in collaboration with the health team for patients requiring specialty services (i.e.: oncology). This includes the assessment of patient and caregiver(s); establishment of the nursing care plan; teaching; evaluation of clinical outcomes; and assistance in program development including system processes to provide cost-effective quality care.

Provides ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation), according to the age specific and developmental needs of the patient. Assesses educational needs and provides teaching and counseling to the patient and their family. Integrates health promotion and preventive aspects of care. Assumes primary responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty area.

Anticipates and recognizes changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs. Provides on-going assessment of patient's response to services and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as needed. Communicates with physicians to confirm, correlate, and update patient's plan of care. Provides status update to physician on a regular basis.

Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.

Provides telephone consultation/triage to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and medical group guidelines.

Participates in community education programs and continuous quality improvement activities.

Assists in development and implementation of staff orientation and educational activities.

Follows published agency policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.

Continually strives to advance knowledge and practice of clinical skills in specialty area including certification as warranted.

Scheduled Hours

Outpatient clinic position with variable hours Monday - Friday between 7 am and 5:30 pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Licenses & Certifications

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Degrees

Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Required Functional Experience

Typically requires 2 years of experience in an acute care nursing that includes experiences in oncology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written).Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R108969. Posted job title: Registered Nurse Oncology Triage

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits

Holiday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMileage reimbursementEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insuranceDiscount program