RN Ambulatory – Radiation Oncology

Cleveland Clinic•Port Saint Lucie, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory – Radiation Oncology provides professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting on the Radiation Oncology team at St. Lucie West. The caregiver interacts directly with patients, families, and visitors, provides education about conditions and diagnoses, and supports a positive patient experience. The role involves working with care coordinators and other healthcare staff to support effective care transitions and patient outcomes. Opportunities for individual professional growth include advanced education, cross-training, and national certifications. This position works days from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The caregiver may cover other nursing roles within the department and participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities. The role requires maintaining professional growth and annual core competencies. The position may involve exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids, and requires following Standard Precautions and using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (Diploma, ADN, or BSN program).
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
One year of recent experience as an RN, subject to the stated Cleveland Clinic caregiver experience substitutions.
Obtain a cancer-specific certification or demonstrate ongoing qualifying education within the timeframe of the facility’s accreditation cycle.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Med/Surg or Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage, and establish care plans.
Collaborate with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.
Administer medications and treatments.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings.
Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and specialized patient care equipment.
Develop, evaluate, adapt, and document health education and provide it to patients and families.
Cover other nursing roles within the department.
Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety.
Maintain professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies.