NWIN RN - Clinic, Radiation Oncology, Registry, Day Shift

UChicago Medicine

Crown Point, Indiana

Posted Jul 22

License: RN licenseMust be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana
Term: Permanent

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Education: A Bachelor's degree in Nursing
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Join a world-class academic healthcare system,  UChicago Medicine Chesterton , located in Chesterton, Indiana as a Radiation Oncology Nurse (RN) . UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system with multiple primary medical facilities within the surrounding suburbs of Chicago. UChicago Medicine, Crown Point is a two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana, the academic health system's largest off-site facility and its first freestanding building in Indiana.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts, responds to, follow up on, and triages patient phone calls to the physician as appropriate Assists physician in clinic or procedure area with patient examinations, diagnostic tests and/or therapeutic procedures . Counsels patients concerning lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, side effects, and interactions using an appropriate psychosocial communication level Communicates to clinics coordinators follow-up appointments, ancillary and/or pre-operative testing and scheduling needed for patient Arranges patient admissions; coordinates ordering of tests/procedures with fellows, attending, and other nursing staff Assists physicians in coordination of research programs by screening patients for acceptance into clinical research and outcome programs. Maintains office file notes, reviews charts, enters data for sectional demographic data base, assists in summarization and analysis of data

Qualifications

Must have experience working in a community health setting License/

Certifications

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Registry
Shift: Days
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Radiation Oncology
CBA Code: Non-Union

What's around it?

In Crown Point, IN

Crown Point, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,485/mo
Household income: $101,686/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Crown Point, IN

NeighborhoodsCrown Point offers varied residential pockets ranging from historic streets to modern master-planned communities. Buyers seeking character gravitate toward the historic districts surrounding the downtown square and established mid-century neighborhoods like Holiday Park, known for mature trees, sidewalks, and easy access to downtown amenities. Those looking for newer construction often head to Copper Creek, an HOA-maintained neighborhood featuring open-concept single-family homes near Crown Point High School and the local YMCA. For custom properties and upscale settings, subdivisions like Ellendale Farm provide water features, manicured walking paths, and proximity to the Lake County Fairgrounds, while Feather Rock offers wooded privacy and larger home lots. Additionally, communities like Lakes of the Four Seasons cater to residents prioritizing golf and resort-style recreational living.

Crown Point offers varied residential pockets ranging from historic streets to modern master-planned communities. Buyers seeking character gravitate toward the historic districts surrounding the downtown square and established mid-century neighborhoods like Holiday Park, known for mature trees, sidewalks, and easy access to downtown amenities.

Those looking for newer construction often head to Copper Creek, an HOA-maintained neighborhood featuring open-concept single-family homes near Crown Point High School and the local YMCA. For custom properties and upscale settings, subdivisions like Ellendale Farm provide water features, manicured walking paths, and proximity to the Lake County Fairgrounds, while Feather Rock offers wooded privacy and larger home lots.

Additionally, communities like Lakes of the Four Seasons cater to residents prioritizing golf and resort-style recreational living.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: theruvoligroup.com Source 2: hollybrummfurdo.com

Getting aroundCrown Point serves as the Lake County seat and sits approximately thirty to forty miles southeast of downtown Chicago, positioning it along key Northwest Indiana corridors. Most healthcare professionals and local workers navigate by personal vehicle along main thoroughfares and nearby interstate connectors, experiencing manageable local drives within the city but facing heavier regional congestion during peak rush hours when traveling toward Chicago or northern Lake County employment centers. Downtown municipal buildings and local facilities cluster around the square with street and lot parking, though newer subdivisions on the outer edges require dedicated car travel for daily errands.

Crown Point serves as the Lake County seat and sits approximately thirty to forty miles southeast of downtown Chicago, positioning it along key Northwest Indiana corridors. Most healthcare professionals and local workers navigate by personal vehicle along main thoroughfares and nearby interstate connectors, experiencing manageable local drives within the city but facing heavier regional congestion during peak rush hours when traveling toward Chicago or northern Lake County employment centers.

Downtown municipal buildings and local facilities cluster around the square with street and lot parking, though newer subdivisions on the outer edges require dedicated car travel for daily errands.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: theruvoligroup.com Source 2: youtube.com

OutdoorsRecreational green spaces are spread throughout the municipality and surrounding county preserves. In the heart of the city, Bulldog Park features an interactive summer splash pad that transforms into a public ice-skating rink each winter. Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Lemon Lake County Park for hiking trails, paved multi-use paths, and established championship disc golf courses. Nearby, the sprawling Lake County Fairgrounds grounds provide open walking areas along with a scenic lake suited for local fishing and leisure boating.

Recreational green spaces are spread throughout the municipality and surrounding county preserves. In the heart of the city, Bulldog Park features an interactive summer splash pad that transforms into a public ice-skating rink each winter.

Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Lemon Lake County Park for hiking trails, paved multi-use paths, and established championship disc golf courses. Nearby, the sprawling Lake County Fairgrounds grounds provide open walking areas along with a scenic lake suited for local fishing and leisure boating.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: southshorecva.com Source 2: favelarealestate.com

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Living in Crown Point

Crown Point delivers an appealing blend of historic charm and modern suburban expansion that stands out within Northwest Indiana. Known as the 'Hub of Lake County,' daily life revolves around the historic Courthouse Square, where 19th-century architecture hosts bustling local boutiques and dining destinations like Ramen District and Lucrezia Italian Ristorante. Relocating nurses will find a welcoming, safe community filled with family-friendly neighborhoods, from established mid-century streets in Holiday Park to new builds in Copper Creek and custom properties in Ellendale Farm. Year-round recreational programming shines at Bulldog Park, which features a summer splash pad, winter ice rink, and beloved community events like the Corn Roast and Taste of Crown Point. Commuting to regional healthcare facilities is straightforward by car, though rapid suburban growth has brought noticeable rush-hour traffic along primary corridors. For healthcare professionals seeking a rooted, civic-minded hometown with expansive parks like Lemon Lake and strong community pride within commuting reach of greater Chicagoland, Crown Point represents an exceptionally well-rounded option.

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As of 2026-02-05Source 1: theruvoligroup.com Source 2: hollybrummfurdo.com Source 3: greatnews.life Source 4: southshorecva.com

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Crown Point, INFrom Census ACS 2024.