NI-RN, Infusion (Level I)

Pay Range: $32.45 - $48.68 / hour 
 

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay
   

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Utilizing the nursing process, coordinates and provides specialized Oncology Nursing support services to patients. Functions as an information and education resource for the community and staff. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Patient Services Department policy and other regulatory agency requirements. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient. Care provided includes the assessment of the adult patient's health status prior to infusion, administration of medications per provider order, placement, and maintenance of venous access devices, monitoring of vital signs, and response to emergency situations.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum: Graduate from an approved School of Nursing Program

Preferred: BSN

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

• Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois
• Completion of Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy education course available through Infusion Nurse’s Society or equivalent. The manager will review and approve equivalent education course certificate.
• Infusion Nurse (CRNI) certification preferred within three years of hire
• BI-annual CPR certification

Preferred:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: 

• At least one year of Inpatient, Outpatient Hospital, or Oncology patient care experience

Preferred:

 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate, and concerned manner.
• Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments.
• Teaching and leadership skills essential to the position.
• Knowledge of oncology specific pharmacology, admixture and cytotoxic side effects and policies.
• Demonstrated competency in venous access techniques.
• Ongoing commitment to continuing education and learning of new therapies and skills.
• Collaborates with all members of the Medical Oncology and Cancer Center team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizes the nursing process