Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology - Mercy Cancer Center - Lima
About The Position
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Job Summary: The RN Radiation Oncology provides nursing care and patient education for the patient during radiation therapy treatment course. The RN Radiation Oncology will assist with IV therapy for CT simulation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing (required)
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice (required)
- CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (required)
- Monitor patient conditions during treatment
- Administer non-intravenous medications
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
- Record patient medical histories
- Analyzing data or information
- Attention to detail
- Acceptance of authority
- Critical thinking
- Communication with family members
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
Nice To Haves
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred); required within five years of hire if working within RSFH
- OCN Oncology Certified Nurse (preferred)
- ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certified, or other chemotherapy certification (preferred)
- ONS Radiation Oncology Certification (preferred)
- 2 years’ previous Oncology experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Performs direct patient care and implements the Radiation Oncologist’s order(s).
- Assesses patients prior to being seen by the physician. Documents and evaluates all patient related information such as weight, vital signs, and medications.
- Assesses patients for special needs and plans appropriate nursing interventions: a) Skin reactions; b) dietary needs; c) social service needs and d) psychological needs.
- Communicates with patients via phone regarding acute situations then notifies physician and provides appropriate follow up to the patient.
- Assures comprehensive patient care based on appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education of the patient.
- Supports patient education and orientation. Distributes site specific educational material to patients and family. Provide patients with information on what to expect during radiation treatments and follow up care.
- Assists with special procedures and monitors patient conditions. Provides IV therapy for contrast injection for CT simulation.
- Schedules patient’s follow-up visits, off-site procedures and tests and notifies the business office. Prepares patient records for physician related visits prior to visit. Calls patients with test results under physicians’ direction.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
