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Oncology Nurse Clinician Medical Oncology Casual

Northwestern Medicine · Oakbrook, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coordinated care between several specialties. What did you do to keep the patient from falling through the cracks?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage complex care plans across surgeons, oncologists, radiation and support services.

Tell me about a time you had to explain the reason for a clinical decision you made.

What they are checking: Whether they can state their rationale clearly, which the posting names as a skill.

Tell me about a time you built a strong working relationship with a physician.

What they are checking: Whether they have the interpersonal skills the posting highlights for multidisciplinary work.

How do you stay current on oncology treatments and side effects?

What they are checking: Whether they keep up with a fast-changing specialty, which affects patient education and triage.

What would you do

A patient is overwhelmed and doesn't understand their treatment plan. How do you help?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach in plain language and check understanding at a stressful time.

How do you support front desk and scheduling staff who get clinical questions from prospective patients?

What they are checking: Whether they act as a resource to non-clinical staff, as the posting describes.

A patient's family wants more aggressive treatment than the patient does. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they center the patient's wishes while supporting family and involving the care team.

This role is casual. How do you keep track of patients you're coordinating when you're not there every day?

What they are checking: Whether they hand off clearly so new patients don't stall between shifts.

About the work

A new patient calls the program with a fresh cancer diagnosis. Walk me through how you gather information and decide who they need to see first.

What they are checking: Whether they can triage and coordinate multidisciplinary appointments, which is the heart of the role.

How do you decide which new patients need to be seen urgently?

What they are checking: Whether they know high-risk criteria like symptoms of spinal cord compression or severe anemia that require fast action.

What referrals would you consider for a new oncology patient, like social work, nutrition or financial counseling?

What they are checking: Whether they think about the whole patient's needs, not just the medical plan.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Oncology Nurse Clinician PNE reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position works in a multidisciplinary environment which will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, clinical and administrative units. The Oncology Nurse Clinician PNE coordinates multidisciplinary care using the nursing process. Responsibilities: • Assesses and reassesses the patient and family for on-going care needs with knowledge of high-risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely manner. • For all new patients collects and analyzes data, identifies and coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary care and appointments. Triages this information and schedules patients appropriately. • Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff and coordinates new patients for the multidisciplinary clinics. Assists in creating a plan of care that indicates this collaboration and communication. • Serves as a resource to non-clinical staff regarding prospective patients calling the program for information. • Is able to state rationale for clinical decisions based on critical thinking. • Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner which optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. • Identifies learning needs, abilities, preferences and readiness; assesses support systems, coping mechanisms and barriers to learning, making referrals as appropriate. • Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding diagnosis, process, therapies, and testing. • Assists with transitions of care and providers. • Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with other team members. Has respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines. • Delegates appropriately to other care providers to facilitate meeting patient needs in a timely manner. • Promotes a positive work environment. • Demonstrates an interest in personal development and growth beyond routine expected educational sessions. • Embraces new employees and care team members, contributing to their growth and learning. • Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice through participation in ongoing educational activities. Seeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge. • Engages in a formal process seeking feedback regarding one's own practice from peers and professional colleagues. • Exhibits creativity and flexibility through the dynamics of change Required: • Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse program with an RN License in the state of Illinois. • Current nursing experience within the past 5 years. • BLS Certification. Preferred: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing. • Oncology Certified Nurse. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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