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RN Clinical Lead - Outpatient Oncology 1.0 days

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Aug 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to direct a team of nurses and techs during a busy day in an outpatient oncology setting. What did you do to keep patient flow smooth?

whether the candidate has real experience coordinating staff and resources under daily operational pressure, not just individual patient care

Give me an example of when you had to give a staff member difficult feedback about their performance or behavior. How did you approach it and what was the result?

comfort and skill with the informal HR and coaching duties baked into this lead role

Tell me about a time a patient or family member had a complaint about their care. How did you handle the follow-up?

skill in service recovery and communication across patients, families, and staff, which the posting calls out directly

Describe a situation where you had to make an independent, critical decision quickly without being able to check with a supervisor first.

capacity for autonomous clinical judgment expected of a lead on the floor

Tell me about a time you worked with a vendor or helped bring in new equipment or a product trial. What was your role and what did you learn from it?

exposure to the operational and budget-adjacent responsibilities listed, beyond direct patient care

Tell me about a time you disagreed with unit leadership on a decision affecting staffing or patient care. How did you handle it?

ability to advocate for the unit while still working collaboratively within the management structure

Technical

What is your experience with evidence-based interventions specific to oncology patients, and can you give an example of adjusting a care plan based on a patient's response to treatment?

depth of actual oncology clinical knowledge versus general acute care experience

How do you stay current on compliance requirements from regulatory and peer review agencies like DNV, and how have you helped ensure your unit followed them?

familiarity with the specific accreditation and compliance environment named in the posting

How comfortable are you with the electronic medical records system and other computer tools used day to day, and can you tell me about a time technology issues disrupted patient flow and how you handled it?

baseline technical competence and problem-solving under system constraints

Situational

Walk me through how you would handle a chemotherapy patient who develops an unexpected reaction during infusion, while you're also responsible for overseeing the rest of the unit that day.

ability to balance hands-on clinical response with leadership responsibility for the whole floor

How do you decide when staffing levels need to be adjusted on a given day, and what factors go into that call?

judgment around workload assessment and productivity management, a core stated duty

If you noticed a newer nurse consistently missing steps in chemotherapy administration protocols, what would you do in that moment and afterward?

how the candidate handles real-time safety concerns while also developing staff long-term

This role runs four ten-hour shifts. How do you manage your own energy and attention over a long shift while also staying available to guide your team?

self-awareness about sustaining leadership quality and clinical sharpness over a demanding schedule

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37328 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Cancer Care Services: O/P Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4 ten 10-hour shifts (7:00 am - 5:30pm) Pay Range: $41.10 - $61.65 Major Responsibilities: • Provides work direction to the clinical and support staff with responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department. • Provides support for direct patient care by performing the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic, and quality care through assessment of patients, establishment and implementation of the nursing care plan, and evaluation of clinical outcomes when necessary. Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of safe, efficient and quality patient care, which may include performing patient rounding on a daily basis. • Coordinates the needs of the patient care team by initiating service complaint follow-up when necessary and promoting communication among patients, families, hospital departments and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of team members. • Acts as a resource to employees, which includes training/orienting, providing day-to-day work direction, and giving input on performance. Assigns, monitors, and reviews progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides guidance on more complex issues in collaboration with the unit leadership. • Assists with human resource responsibilities, which may include: interviewing and selection of new employees, resolution of employee concerns, and employee moral or other duties as assigned in collaboration with unit leadership. • Monitors employee assignments and works on assignments for the unit. Evaluates staffing levels and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain productivity level established for assigned area(s). • Monitors the quality of care provided. Assists in ensuring policies and procedures are followed in compliance with the medical center, the Nursing department, and regulatory and peer review agencies. • Provides input to budget and ensures adequate supplies and equipment and inventory are available for both the delivery of safe patient care and a safe work environment. • Works with management in developing new and existing programs and services. • Works with vendors for requested products and coordinates in-services for equipment. Participates in product trials, and submits recommendations to management in collaboration with the unit Educator or CNS. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure: • Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Related Field; or Associate Degree and enrolled in BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete BSN degree within 5 years Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing within an acute care setting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Demonstrates a holistic approach to nursing practice committed to meeting the needs of the patient and family. Clinical and technical knowledge in area(s) of specialty. Ability to apply evidence-based interventions and nursing skills/technology to correlate to the patient’s response to an individualized plan of care. Ability to recognize situational changes that require unplanned interventions. Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems. Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians. Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions and the ability to think ahead, anticipate learning needs and take preventive actions. Excellent organization, prioritization and problem solving skills. Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize with frequent interruptions. Skilled at coaching and developing employees to achieve the quality and service standards of the unit and medical center. • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Certification Addendum: • Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others) Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. • This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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