Clinical Nurse – Radiotherapy Services, Day Shift

Howard University Hospital•Washington, DC

12d•$40 - $62

About The Position

Howard University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse – Radiotherapy Services to join our Oncology team. This role provides professional nursing care to patients receiving radiation therapy treatments and supportive oncology services. The Clinical Nurse ensures safe treatment delivery, patient education, symptom management, and coordination of care throughout the radiotherapy continuum. This is an opportunity to work in a highly specialized, patient-centered oncology environment within an academic medical center committed to excellence, equity, and compassionate care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical nursing experience
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required

Nice To Haves

Oncology, infusion, or radiation therapy experience preferred
Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments
Perform patient assessments before, during, and after treatment sessions
Monitor and manage radiation-related side effects and symptoms
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, expectations, and self-care
Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
Administer medications and supportive therapies as prescribed
Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and infection control protocols
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities