RN Radiation Oncology Clinic

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Description: Work Schedule: 100% FTE. Monday through Friday, day shift. No weekends, no holidays. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable. Come work for the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute! We are seeking a Registered Nurse to: Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients in the Radiation Oncology Clinic. Connect and form therapeutic relationships with patients. Care for patients with a variety of cancers including breast, prostate, head and neck, sarcomas, and gynecologic cancers. Assist with radiation procedures and provide sedation to patients during procedures performed in clinic. Work in one of only a few select cancer centers in the country that offers upright proton therapy, the most accurate and innovative form of radiation treatment available. Use targeted assessment skills to assess patients during visits and via telephone triage. Participate in ongoing educational and growth opportunities. Hear from a nurse in the Radiation Oncology Clinic about why she finds her role rewarding. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. Qualifications Graduate of school of nursing Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience 6 months of RN experience Required Relevant Inpatient RN experience Preferred Ambulatory experience Preferred Relevant oncology experience Preferred Chemotherapy experience Preferred Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills Preferred Licenses & Certifications Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required Current CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Requirements

Graduate of school of nursing
6 months of RN experience Required
Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
Current CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Relevant Inpatient RN experience Preferred
Ambulatory experience Preferred
Relevant oncology experience Preferred
Chemotherapy experience Preferred
Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills Preferred
Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Responsibilities

Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients in the Radiation Oncology Clinic.
Connect and form therapeutic relationships with patients.
Care for patients with a variety of cancers including breast, prostate, head and neck, sarcomas, and gynecologic cancers.
Assist with radiation procedures and provide sedation to patients during procedures performed in clinic.
Work in one of only a few select cancer centers in the country that offers upright proton therapy, the most accurate and innovative form of radiation treatment available.
Use targeted assessment skills to assess patients during visits and via telephone triage.
Participate in ongoing educational and growth opportunities.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.