Registered Nurse – Radiation Oncology - RN

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology provides care for patients whom are receiving or have received photon or proton radiation therapy. The RN is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education, symptom assessment and management, conscious sedation and IV contrast administration. The RN collaborates daily with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and radiation therapists. The RN will assist in care coordination and research associated with clinical care. The Radiation Oncology practice is continuing to expand to bring cutting edge cancer therapies to Mayo Clinic patients. Being a part of the Radiation Oncology team, Nursing contributes to the overall success of the Department and its patients. The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
One year of RN experience required.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).
Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
Computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric or Hematology/Oncology Nursing experience within the last 5 years preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
ACLS and ECG training during orientation (may need to obtain).

Responsibilities

Delivery of direct patient care including patient education, symptom assessment and management, conscious sedation and IV contrast administration.
Collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and radiation therapists.
Assisting in care coordination and research associated with clinical care.
Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Supporting professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Functioning within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.
Providing leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegating patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources.
Participating on committees or projects.
Driving personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role (for a subset of employees).