Advanced Practice Nurse - Oncology

Oak Park, IL

For over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facility. If you are looking for a family atmosphere, a company committed to professional growth and a culture that embraces our five core values of Quality. Innovation. Service. Integrity. Transparency. 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The APRN will be responsible for the assessment and management of patients with a diagnosis of cancer, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, under a medical collaborative agreement. Together with the Nurse, the NP will provide excellent, evidence-based patient care.


JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of experience
  • Current Illinois NP and RN licenses, as well as board certification
  • Ability to adapt to flexible schedule and fast-paced work environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience in hematology and oncology preferred but not required 


JOB DUTIES 

  • Develops, implements, and tracks patient education efforts as it relates to chemotherapy, blood replacement products, growth factors as well as psychosocial concerns of patients, family and caretakers related to diagnosis of Cancer and the underlying disease.
  • Collaborates with the Infusion Center nurses and staff in the care and treatment of patients receiving chemotherapy/blood products, growth factors, and supportive care.
  • Completes patient's history and physical exams, review laboratory results and order appropriate tests, provide discharge instructions and patient education, and monitor follow-up appointments.
  • Obtains consent, and monitors pre and post procedure status of patients.
  • Develops care plans for patients; and documents history, orders, notes and ongoing evaluation of patients.
  • Assures quality of care and standards are maintained; participates in daily rounds; and serve as liaison to referring physicians and external transfers.
  • Assists physicians with related duties as directed.
  • Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned.
  • Reports to the department operations leader 

West Suburban Medical Center 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.