RN, Oncology (Outpatient), Per Diem, Day Shift
About The Position
Delivers coordinated nursing care for outpatient oncology patients in a radiation therapy department according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of assigned nursing staff and coordinates care with other disciplines, applying critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. The role includes assessing outpatients receiving radiation therapy, assisting physicians with procedures, administering ordered medications and oxygen when necessary, and coordinating communication about transportation, scheduling, and medical issues between patients and radiation therapists.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
- CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- Oncology Nursing Certification (ONC), Chemotherapy Immunotherapy (CHIM), or ONC/ONCC-CHIM certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Oncology nurse experience in a radiation department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct baseline assessments and nursing histories for outpatients receiving radiation therapy, including vital signs, pain assessment, and medication history.
- Use Oncology Nursing Society guidelines in documentation.
- Assess patients for fall risk and allergies, and communicate findings to physicians and the care team.
- Conduct weekly assessments for signs and symptoms of radiation therapy side effects and communicate pertinent changes to physicians.
- Prepare charts for initial assessments and follow-up visits to the radiation therapy department.
- Assist physicians with radiation therapy procedures, including Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy, and examinations.
- Prepare examination rooms, take vital signs, assist physicians with procedures, and clean and maintain instruments used in procedures.
- Perform blood draws, start intravenous therapy for intravenous contrast administration, administer medications as ordered by physicians, and administer oxygen when necessary.
- Serve as a departmental mediator and resource concerning transportation, scheduling, and pertinent medical issues between patients and radiation therapists.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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