Registered Nurse (Radiation Oncology)

The US Oncology Network•Boulder, CO

12h

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse to support its radiation oncology practice in Boulder, Colorado. The nurse provides patient care and education throughout radiation treatment, maintains accurate patient records, coordinates care with physicians and the radiation oncology team, and supports patients with follow-up needs. The role is part of a team focused on compassionate, high-quality cancer care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited professional nursing education program.
Hold an RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in the state of practice.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Maintain continuing education requirements.
Have at least two years of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in obtaining imaging studies and patient records.
Assist with getting new patient paperwork signed at the time of consultation.
Document nursing assessments, patient intake forms, medication lists, and updates in patient charts.
Assess patient needs and provide teaching and education about radiation treatments.
Document pain, depression, fatigue, and vital signs for quality measures.
Document weekly patient visits and review discharge instructions near the final treatment; arrange follow-up appointments when needed.
Communicate pertinent information and interventions to the physician.
Triage patient phone calls as needed and document relevant information in the patient's chart and communicate it to the radiation oncology team.
Follow up on studies ordered by the radiation oncology physician and pull labs for patients receiving concurrent chemotherapy.
Complete disability and FMLA paperwork for radiation oncology patients when needed.
Use Proprio when an interpreter is needed for consultation or follow-up patients.
Perform other duties as assigned.