Nursing Specialist

Department
 

BSD OBG - Section Administrator: Onc

About the Department
 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has 114 clinical providers, providing care at the main hospital in Hyde Park and seven off site locations. We have more than 60,000 outpatient visits, 25,000 ultrasound visits, 2,800 deliveries, and 3,000 gynecological surgeries per year. Teaching, research and the highest quality clinical care are top priorities for the Department. The residency and fellowship programs are highly ranked and have a history of training leaders in healthcare. The Department also has a significant research enterprise, engaging in population health studies, as well as research conducted in wet laboratories on tumor biology, fibroid research, and hypertensive diseases in pregnancy. Additionally, the Section of Family Planning has established a unique research center, CI3, which focuses on reproductive policy and innovations in sexual and reproductive health. A subspecialty within OB/GYN, the Section of Gynecologic Oncology is comprised of 9 attending physicians, 3 physician assistants, 3 chemotherapy nurses, clinical fellows, and support staff. The section provides care in outpatient clinics located in Hyde Park, River East, Orland Park, New Lenox, Arlington Heights, and Schererville, Indiana.

Job Summary
 

This role relies on a deep knowledge and expertise within a Nursing specialty. Establishes plans for the safe distribution of medications. Uses specialized depth and breadth of experience in Healthcare issues to direct primary health care to patients, in collaboration with consulting physician and multidisciplinary health teams. The job has deep knowledge and expertise within a Nursing specialty. Establishes plans for the safe distribution of medications. Uses specialized depth and breadth of experience in Healthcare issues to direct primary health care to patients, in collaboration with consulting physician and multidisciplinary health teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-services on complex Phase I trial protocols (e.g. – cell therapy infusions).
• Provides lead nursing support in the outpatient setting.
• Manages standardization of patient-facing chemotherapy education.
• Acts as a liaison to Hematology Oncology, UBC representation, and various committee representation for relevant updates for IVTH.
• Oversees RN workload evaluations.
• Develops and directs continuing education opportunities and journal clubs for chemotherapy nursing teams.
• Responsible for new hire onboarding and training for Gynecologic Oncology chemotherapy nurses.
• Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Gynecology Oncology nursing tasks.
• Improves education documentation processes /conducts compliance audits (QOPI standards).
• Develops acuity tools and oversee other QI projects.
• Leads efforts to increase trial accruals, program development, trainings processes for the Gynecologic Oncology clinical trials.
• Leads comprehensive or episodic health assessments. Solves complex problems in patient care and recommends appropriate treatments. Develops patient care plans within clinical nursing practice and medical care protocols and prepares patient health summaries.
• Provides expertise on effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Evaluates outcomes of care delivered to patients and initiates changes in the nursing approach accordingly. Develops collaborative practice arrangements.
• Collaborates with and provides expertise to nurses, patients, families, physicians, and community resources for coordination of patient care. Selects appropriate communications approach to achieve desired outcomes of patient care.
• Requires specialized depth of knowledge and skills for professional development. Interprets quality assurance issues on the unit, and recommends best practices. Provides expertise to staff on or off the unit for clinical skills.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Other, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - State of Illinois, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics, Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Illinois

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience in Gynecologic Oncology.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Oncology Nurse Certification by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
• Clinical Research Certification.

Working Conditions

• Clinical and administrative office environments.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

Yes

Health Screen Required
 

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

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