Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology - FT Days
About The Position
Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. The RN – Radiation Oncology provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy. This role involves assessing patient needs, coordinating care plans, administering treatments as ordered, and educating patients and families on treatment processes, side effects, and symptom management. The RN collaborates closely with oncologists, radiation therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality care throughout the treatment journey. The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Requirements
- Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- If you have at least 1 year of experience, please apply to this job posting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for oncology patients receiving radiation therapy
- Monitor patient responses to treatment and manage side effects or complications
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards
Benefits
- $30,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
