Registered Nurse RN
Company: Illinois CancerCare
Location: Peoria
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview: Illinois Cancer Care is seeking a full-time Registered
Nurse (RN) to work with other clinic nurses and oncology physicians
and APNs to provide nursing care, counseling, and education to
patients and families. Must be willing to travel and work at
satellite clinics as required. Shift: Day shift, Monday - Friday,
no weekends! Full-time + BenefitsEducation and
Experience:Registered Nurse with 2-4 years of clinical experience.
BSN preferred.Essential Responsibilities Include: Administers
chemotherapeutic agents safely, interprets laboratory data
correctly, assesses for side effects, and uses proper
administration techniques.Performs general nursing functions, which
may include mediport flush and needle insertion, sterile dressing
changes, foley catheterization and injections following necessary
aseptic technique.Performs thorough nursing assessment and reports
them in a concise manner to the physician. Assists the clinic
physician performing diagnostic procedures. Calculate dosages and
administers chemotherapeutic and biologic agents accurately and
safely according to OSHA guidelines. Maintains professional
attitude and positive public relations with hospital personnel,
pharmacies, and other community resources. Assess patients for;
side effects and toxicities of chemotherapy, oncologic emergency,
and physical or psychological effect of the disease process. Assess
the patient regarding; comfort and adequacy of pain control,
nutritional needs, and quality of life. Performs all other duties
as requested or required. PI179771987
Keywords: Illinois CancerCare, Peoria , Registered Nurse RN, Healthcare , Peoria, Illinois
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