RN Radiation Oncology (Per Diem)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Radiation Therapy department, providing holistic, quality nursing care to patients, families, and others within the department’s patient population. Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the RN assesses and identifies actual or potential patient problems, develops a plan of care, and monitors the effectiveness of interventions during treatment and follow-up care. The role includes educating patients about radiation therapy, supporting physicians during patient visits, and providing nursing care prescribed by the physician or warranted by the patient’s condition.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN License.
Nice To Haves
- BSN strongly preferred.
- Two years of previous oncology nursing experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Educate patients on the radiation therapy process, procedures, and simulation experience.
- Discuss treatment modalities and address identified learning needs, skin care, potential side effects and symptom management, pain control measures, and nutritional needs.
- Assist physicians with patient examinations during consultations, weekly status checks, follow-up visits, and as needed.
- Provide nursing care as prescribed by the physician or warranted by the patient’s condition, including administering medications, dressing changes, skin and wound care, suctioning, glucose monitoring, and oxygen saturation monitoring.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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