Registered Nurse-Radiation Oncology

Advocate Health

23h•$36 - $53

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology assesses patient and staff needs, plans and implements nursing care, and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions. The role supports safe, effective care for patients receiving radiation therapy and works with Radiation Oncology staff, physicians, Medical Physics, Hematology Oncology, and other members of the care team. The nurse also serves as a clinical resource for technical and clerical staff and the community. Responsibilities include gathering information for the Illinois State Cancer Registry; identifying patient-care concerns and learning needs; preparing and updating educational materials and nursing procedures; coordinating referrals, inpatient consultations, and patient scheduling; assisting Radiation Oncologists with medical procedures; promoting safe care and infection-control practices; documenting care; and participating in chart rounds and quality assurance activities. The position evaluates patient needs across treatment types including external radiation therapy, brachytherapy, prostate implants, and stereotactic radiosurgery. This is a part-time, day-shift position with 0 hours per week listed. The stated pay range is $35.50–$53.25. Benefits eligibility is listed as No, though the posting also describes Advocate Health’s Total Rewards programs and notes that eligibility depends on employment status and FTE.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing degree program (AD or BSN).
Four years of clinical experience.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Clinically appropriate skills.
Ability to cooperate and work well with internal and external customers.
Communication skills.
Commitment to patient-focused care.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
Ability to perform patient lifting and transfer activities.
Ability to recognize the needs and behaviors of patients in specific age groups.
Follow standard radiation-safety precautions as specified by IDNS.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts over 35 pounds, or when the patient cannot assist, use patient-handling equipment with at least one other associate when available.
For new graduates starting in 2000, a BSN is required.

Responsibilities

Collect data on patients for filing with the Illinois State Cancer Registry.
Assist Radiation Oncology staff in identifying actual and potential patient-care problems.
Assess learning needs of Radiation Oncology staff and patients receiving radiation therapy.
Assess, plan, and provide information to Radiation Oncology students.
Monitor the patient-care environment for safety and efficient care delivery.
Assist with scheduling consultations and follow-ups and obtain correct insurance information for registration.
Write and review patient education materials, modifying them in collaboration with the Supervisor and Medical Director of Radiation Oncology.
Review and generate Radiation Oncology nursing policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the health care team to plan and initiate referrals to hospital and community resources.
Coordinate with pharmaceutical and nutritional support representatives to evaluate products for Radiation Oncology use.
Coordinate scheduling of inpatient consultations.
Assist Radiation Oncologists with medical procedures.
Model appropriate direct patient care.
Intervene constructively with peer care providers when patient-care quality or safety is at risk.
Demonstrate leadership and follow-through when working with Radiation Therapists and ancillary staff.
Serve as a nursing resource for Radiation Oncology technical staff, clerical staff, and the community.
Ensure that health care team members follow safe-environment and infection-control practices.
Provide or coordinate annual in-services on safe-environment and infection-control practices for Radiation Oncology staff.
Provide accurate documentation consistent with established policy and procedure.
Participate in evaluating nursing interventions and update the plan of care as needed.
Evaluate documentation tools against quality assurance criteria.
Collaborate with health team members in weekly chart rounds for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Evaluate patient needs according to treatment type, including external radiation therapy, high-dose-rate brachytherapy, low-dose-rate brachytherapy, prostate implanting, and stereotactic radiosurgery.