Registered Nurse-Radiation Oncology-Ambulatory

IU Health•Bloomington, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory in Radiation Oncology provides compassionate, patient-centered care through treatment coordination, symptom management, patient education, and triage support for patients receiving radiation therapy. The role serves patients at the IU Health Bloomington Cancer Radiation Center and the IU Health Bedford Cancer Radiation Center, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams across three treatment units, a CT simulator for treatment planning, and a brachytherapy treatment unit. The RN assesses and educates patients throughout their cancer journey and may need to assess patients without face-to-face interaction. This is a Monday-through-Friday supplemental position primarily supporting clinic hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with schedule flexibility based on patient census. Locations are IU Health Bloomington Cancer Radiation Center, 2620 W. Cota Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403, and IU Health Bedford Cancer Radiation Center, 9149 SR-37 S, Bedford, IN 47421. IU Health describes itself as a nationally recognized health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional cancer care, and offers opportunities for professional growth and purpose-driven work.

Requirements

At least one year of RN experience.
Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree.
Active Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates without graduation from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they have more than two years of relevant clinical experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Awareness and understanding of the legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.
New hires must receive required vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved; proof of previous vaccination may be submitted. The posting states that COVID-19 vaccination is not required to begin employment and that team members need to be fully vaccinated by September 1, 2021.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate treatment and provide symptom management, patient education, and triage support for patients receiving radiation therapy.
Assess and educate patients throughout their cancer journey.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Provide care across three treatment units, a CT simulator for treatment planning, and a brachytherapy treatment unit.
Safeguard patients and others by following the legal and professional expectations associated with nursing care.