Ambulatory RN 2 - Radiation Oncology - RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

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July 31, 2025

Job Description

Location: 1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit: RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center

Department: Radiation Oncology

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Shift: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Work Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts per week - Monday to Friday

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Qualifications Knowledge:
1.Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2.Maintain current BLS certification.
3.Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a.May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i.Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii.All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1.Analytical ability is required.
2.Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3.Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1.Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2.Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3.The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4.Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:
1.Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2.Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3.Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to
address.
4.Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5.Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of
patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
6.Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7.Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8.Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9.Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10.Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11.Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12.Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide
risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13.Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14.Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
15.Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
16.Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
17.Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
18. Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Performs basic and advanced troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action, and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all of the time. Demonstrates troubleshooting proficiency and therefore rarely needs to seek additional help.
Organization of Work Area
Keeps work area neat, clean, organized, and well-stocked at all times. Disinfect area at the beginning and end of each shift. Required to oversee and maintain a clean, clutter free and well-organized area of responsibility.
Specimen Acceptability
Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
Turnaround Time Expectations
Meets turnaround time expectations by prioritizing and organizing the workload for the shift. Monitors the pending list periodically to ensure the turnaround time of all samples.
Time Management
Utilizes time effectively and seeks out additional job duties when shift tasks are complete. Completes work without incurring overtime. Assists fellow workers in finishing shift tasks. Adheres to the defined allotted time for breaks and lunch.
Continuing Education
Required to obtain and document 12 hours of laboratory continuing education per year. Required to prepare and present a minimum of 15 minutes of continuing education within the department. Required to prepare and present one inter-laboratory continuing education presentation per year. Prepares and presents quality improvement initiatives accomplished in the laboratory.
Special Projects
Accepts and/or volunteers for method evaluations and new procedure development or other special projects and completes them within an agreed-upon time frame. Participates in procedure implementation and training of new staff and students. Required to identify, participate, and lead in process improvement projects.
Tech-in-Charge
Required to perform the duties of the tech-in-charge for specified periods. Oversees operations according to departmental guidelines. Understands when to defer issues to appropriate personnel, for example, a supervisor or director, and does so.
Report Reviewing and Results Reporting
Reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper-generated results and transcribes them accurately into the Lab Information System. Review of others' results.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.