Preferred Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a clinic or outpatient setting. Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a patient-centered approach to care. Proficiency in using medical equipment and EHR software.
- Compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.
Required Licensure/Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- *New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.*
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification through ONS/ONCC
Employee Health Requirements
- Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
- Video Display Terminals: Average
- Blood and Body Fluids: Very High-giving blood products, administering medications both IV and IM, open wounds and drains, urine or feces due to incontinent patients.
- TB or Airborne Pathogens: Possible exposure to undiagnosed or untreated TB patients, from general contact. Patients coughing or patients with tracheotomies.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
- Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MD's. Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication.
- Vision: Needed to read memos and literature, patient reports and charts.
- Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
- Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, hear patient verbalizations, meetings, telephone communications.
- Touch: Necessary for writing, computer entry, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
- Sit: 25%
- Twist: 2%
- Stand: 45%
- Crawl: 0%
- Walk: 45%
- Kneel: 1%
- Lift: 3%
- Drive: 0%
- Squat: 5%
- Climb: 1%
- Bend: 5%
- Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Not required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not required
- Over 100 lbs: Not required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.). Carrying patient charts - no higher than shoulder level. Assisting with patient transfers from wheelchair to exam table or bed.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
- Sit: 60
- Twist: 1
- Stand: 45
- Crawl: 0
- Walk: 5
- Kneel: 1
- Lift: 1
- Drive: 0
- Squat: 3
- Climb: 1
- Bend: 3
- Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
- Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 5lbs often
- Pushing & pulling Normal weight: more than 50lbs often
- Fine Manipulation: Keyboarding, venipunctures, filing, writing, drawing up meds in syringes and giving injections.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8-9
- Outside hours : 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Dry
- Atmosphere: Dust
Special Hazards: Chemical -Exposure to chemotherapeutic agents, blood and body fluids.
Protective Clothing Required: As required for chemotherapy or in cases of isolation, i.e. gloves, gowns, masks, goggles.
