Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides individualized, age-appropriate nursing care for oncology patients throughout their hospital stay, from admission to discharge. The nurse evaluates patient needs, plans and delivers evidence-based care, and works closely with the healthcare team to support safe, high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs and condition of oncology patients and provide care tailored to their age and individual circumstances.
- Develop and implement evidence-based care plans, adjusting them as patient needs change.
- Coordinate with members of the healthcare team to promote quality outcomes from admission through discharge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a commitment to earn a BSN within three years.
- Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
