Radiation Center Registered Nurse Full Time Days
About The Position
Full Time 40 weekly hours, day shift Job Summary: The Radiation Nurse will work with limited supervision providing nursing care for patients in the radiation center. He/she will be responsible to support clinical staff, physicians, and management in the continuum of care for the patient receiving radiation. He/she will collaborate with all members of the healthcare team and will provide education, support, and access to resources for the patient and family. He/she will prepare, review and audit health information data entered into the electronic medical record by radiation center staff for quality monitoring purposes and prepare reports. He/she will direct clinical staff training and competencies related to patient care and infection control policies.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
- Active Kentucky Nursing License required.
- Minimum of 3 years job-related experience required.
- ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate within 1 year of hire date.
- BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology and radiation oncology experience strongly preferred.
- Brachytherapy experience preferred.
- Membership and active participation in an oncology-related professional organization preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates input of new patient information into the electronic medical record (Aria). Audits the electronic medical record for accuracy and changes.
- Documents patient education and consent. Reviews new patient consultation summary with each patient starting a new course of treatment, as well as the treatment summary when treatment completed.
- Assesses patients as requested during their course of treatment for side effects and treatment progress. Perform status checks as requested by physician.
- Oversees selected Quality Indicators for department.
- Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and facilitates appropriate referrals.
- Assists with the education and development of staff through informal and formal teaching opportunities.
- Assists physician with brachytherapy procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
