Radiation Oncology Nurse

About This Role

This nursing role in radiation oncology values and empowers the nurse's influence on patient care, through collaborative relationships and formal opportunities. You will help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act
• Utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment
• Identify nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient
• Plan individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
• Anticipate in performance improvement activities
• Provide care and coordinate participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement
• Evaluate the patient throughout their radiation treatment journey
• Educate on potential side effects and management of patient care
• Implement and monitor patient care plans
• Schedule diagnostic and/or radiation treatment planning exams
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate
• Serve as a primary coordinator of the multidisciplinary team to ensure well-coordinated patient care
• Implement and document physician and nursing orders
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the multidisciplinary team
• When acting in charge nurse role, be responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment
• Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff
• Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues

Requirements

• Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing