RN/LPN-Radiation Oncology

CarolinaEast•New Bern, NC

About The Position

Assist physicians in assessing patients and establishing plans of care while patients undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The Staff Nurse provides direct patient care and implements the Nursing Division’s philosophy, objectives, standards of care, policies, and procedures under the direction of the Office Manager. The position also trains new clinical employees in office protocols. The job description calls for two to three years of clinical experience working with oncology patients and a strong desire to teach patients. CarolinaEast Health System provides care across the Coastal Carolina region through a 350-bed medical center, inpatient and outpatient services, and physician practices across four counties. The organization employs more than 3,200 team members and describes its culture as excellence-focused, friendly, and community-centered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN license with the North Carolina Board of Nursing, a temporary license with the NC Board of Nursing, or a current license with a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Current AHA CPR certification.
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the unit.
Two to three years of clinical experience working with oncology patients.
Strong desire to teach patients.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in assessing patients and establishing a plan of care during chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Provide direct patient care.
Implement the Nursing Division’s philosophy, objectives, standards of care, policies, and procedures under the direction of the Office Manager.
Train new clinical employees in office protocols.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the unit.
Deliver customer service that upholds CarolinaEast’s Standards of Excellence.