Per Diem Registered Nurse - Infusion Clinic. Job in Lombard Fifty States-Jobs

Hourly Pay Range:

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:
• Position: Registered Nurse - Infusion
• Location: Elmhurst Cancer Center - Elmhurst, IL
• Per Diem Level 3: Must be willing to work 111-144 hours every 6 weeks.
• Hours: Shifts will vary Monday - Friday with 8 or 10-hour shifts. Weekends are on-call, scheduled on average 6-8 times per year, and holidays rotate among staff.

General Summary:
• As a skilled practitioner, you will provide high-quality, individualized nursing care for infusion therapy patients and their families, in line with the values and philosophy of the Division of Nursing.
• This clinical nurse will exemplify patient care for those receiving standard injection therapy, infusion therapy, and research protocol treatments.
• You will demonstrate proficiency in administering injectable medications and infusion therapy while ensuring safety when handling these agents.

What You Will Do:
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the infusion center.
• Proficiently manage vascular access care.
• Safely prepare, mix, handle, administer, and dispose of injectable and infused agents as per established policies.
• Perform designated nursing activities following established procedures and protocols.
• Continuously enhance your knowledge and competence in line with current best practices.
• Engage and support the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Integrate ethical principles into all areas of nursing practice.
• Incorporate research findings into clinical practice and collaborate on potential research opportunities.
• Systematically improve the quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
• Communicate effectively to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Work closely with the charge nurse and APN.
• Adapt to atypical situations as they arise.
• Promote safety measures to protect patients and staff.
• Guide and supervise staff in delivering patient care.
• Focus on your own professional growth and development.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic working environment and respond swiftly in emergencies.
• Ensure thorough and timely documentation.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a staff nurse is required; 1 year of professional infusion or hematology/oncology experience is strongly preferred.
• Education: Associate's degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• License: Current Illinois Nursing licensure is required.
• Certification: CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Current Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Card is strongly preferred.

Benefits: (For full time or part-time positions)
• Premium pay for shifts, on-call, holidays, and more based on your role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunities for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways for professional growth and development.
• Various medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Free parking available.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company matching.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for community involvement.

Endeavor Health is committed to providing quality, community-focused care to over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. With more than 25,000 team members and 6,000 physicians, we aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across multiple ambulatory locations and hospitals, all recognized for nursing excellence. We encourage our employees to achieve their career goals and maximize their professional potential.

At Endeavor Health, we foster a culture of connection and belonging where every team member brings unique skills and experiences to deliver safe and personalized care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to working with individuals with disabilities to provide reasonable accommodations.