Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology (Triage)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology (Triage) works in the Meridian St. Luke’s Cancer Institute, an outpatient hematology and oncology treatment center providing chemotherapy, biologic, and radiation therapies. The nurse uses critical-thinking and assessment skills to triage calls and evaluate patients of all ages undergoing treatment. The role supports a compassionate, positive patient experience for people living with cancer and their families, in both the clinic and triage process. The nurse cross-trains in Radiation Oncology primary nursing and assists with monitoring and caring for CT simulation and radiation procedure patients. This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE position on day shift, scheduled for four nine-hour shifts per week, with no nights or weekends. Certification pay is available, for example, for OCN certification.
Requirements
- Nursing degree.
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Current RN licensure from the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health & Safety Institute.
Nice To Haves
- Radiation Oncology or Oncology experience.
- OCN certification.
- Strong assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Use critical-thinking and assessment skills to triage calls and evaluate patients of all ages undergoing treatment.
- Promote a positive patient experience with compassion and kindness, integrating technical skills, scientific knowledge, and a caring attitude in the clinic and through the triage process.
- Cross-train to Radiation Oncology primary nursing.
- Assist in monitoring and caring for CT simulation and radiation procedure patients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Retirement plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- On-site massages.
- On-site counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
- Formal training and career development offerings.
- Certification pay is available, for example, for OCN certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
