Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology in Aurora, Illinois at Rush Copley Medical Center

Position Summary

The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.
• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date.
• Certifications: CPR Required
• Special Skills: Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to set priorities, document conversations and specific actions taken and develop applicable policies and procedures
• Flexible; able to adapt to change
• Experience: Medical practice management and EMR software experience preferred
• Prefer one year of ambulatory nursing experience