Clinical Nurse C-Radiation Med

Loma Linda University Health • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Nurse C-Radiation Medicine specializes in providing patient-centered care for patients of all ages with malignant and non-malignant tumors treated with radiation and/or proton therapy. The nurse must be knowledgeable about specialized treatment courses using external ionizing radiation, including x-rays, proton therapy, and brachytherapy using sealed radioactive sources. The role supports and participates in cancer research approved by the Internal Review Board (IRB), and performs the nursing process with minimal supervision in an outpatient clinic setting. The nurse promotes the nursing profession and embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in practice to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes. The position functions in a skills-mix environment and may directly supervise and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, subject to the stated exceptions for employees hired before September 1, 2018.
• At least two years of general clinical nursing experience required.
• Meet the standards outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook; new hires have one year to meet CNC standards.
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Other certifications required by the department-specific Plan for Providing Care; these may be obtained during orientation.
• Demonstrate basic competencies in clinical oncology nursing, including radiation and proton therapy.
• Apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expand oncology knowledge and clinical skills in specialized treatment modalities.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.
• Demonstrate professional behavior.
• Speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Use computers, printers, and relevant software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical records, and electronic event-reporting programs.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment and perform technical patient care activities.
• Communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, accept direction, think critically, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; organize and prioritize workload; problem-solve; recall information accurately; and attend to detail.
• Meet the role's sensory and physical capabilities, including distinguishing colors and smells as necessary for patient care, hearing conversation and workplace sounds, seeing computer screens and records, and discerning temperature variances through touch.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of oncology nursing or procedural-area experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care to patients of all ages with malignant and non-malignant tumors treated with radiation and/or proton therapy.
• Apply knowledge of radiation and proton therapy, including external ionizing radiation, x-rays, and brachytherapy using sealed radioactive sources.
• Support and participate in cancer research approved by the IRB.
• Perform the nursing process with minimal supervision in an outpatient clinic setting.
• Promote the nursing profession and adopt knowledge, innovations, and practice improvements to enhance patient experience and clinical outcomes.
• Work in a skills-mix environment and, as applicable, directly supervise staff and delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level