Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse (AN) or Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled and comprehensive nursing care to radiation oncology patients with a wide variety of oncological and/or disease-related problems seen for consultation, treatment, and follow-up. Through application of the nursing process, the RN provides direct care and implements plans for continuity and coordination of patient care with other members of the patient’s health care team. In collaboration with the AN, the nurse provides appropriate guidance and supervision for ancillary nursing personnel and participates in orientation of new medical and/or technical personnel. Responsibilities include compliance with Medical Center and departmental Policies and Procedures, Environmental Safety, House and Telephone Standards, and compliance with all regulatory agency requirements. The hours are generally day time from about 7AM to 5PM, but may vary with start times from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and end times may vary from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This role will function as the primary contact for the patients of a specific MD(s) to manage side effects, symptoms, care and coordination of complex interdisciplinary services. The RN will work closely with one or more physicians who will be directing and delegating care as appropriate. The position may involve travel between or working at any of our other UCSF Radiation Oncology sites.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Skilled and comprehensive nursing care.
- Application of the nursing process.
- Direct patient care.
- Coordination of patient care with healthcare team.
- Compliance with Medical Center and departmental Policies and Procedures.
- Compliance with Environmental Safety, House and Telephone Standards.
- Compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in radiation oncology.
- Experience managing oncological and/or disease-related problems.
Responsibilities
- Providing skilled and comprehensive nursing care to radiation oncology patients.
- Implementing plans for continuity and coordination of patient care.
- Providing appropriate guidance and supervision for ancillary nursing personnel.
- Participating in orientation of new medical and/or technical personnel.
- Ensuring compliance with Medical Center and departmental Policies and Procedures, Environmental Safety, House and Telephone Standards, and all regulatory agency requirements.
- Functioning as the primary contact for patients to manage side effects, symptoms, care, and coordination of complex interdisciplinary services.
- Working closely with physicians directing and delegating care.
- Traveling between or working at other UCSF Radiation Oncology sites.
Benefits
- Total compensation information available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
