Registered Nurse Radiation Oncology
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), this role implements, supervises, and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Care planning considers the aging process throughout the lifespan, including all developmental stages and cultural patterns. Employees are expected to role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate core Success Factors such as Instilling Trust, Valuing Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaboration.
Requirements
- Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
- 1-3 year’s oncology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care.
- Provides leadership by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
- Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community services regarding patient care outcome/discharge planning.
- Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
- Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
- Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
- Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
- Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
- Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities
- Work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
