RN Radiation Oncology
St. Vincent's Medical Center•Fairfield, CT
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in the Radiation Therapy department, providing holistic, quality nursing care to patients, families, and others. Under the direction of the Radiation Oncologist, the RN assesses actual or potential patient problems, develops a plan of care, and monitors the effectiveness of interventions during treatment and follow-up care. The department is part of the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, which provides coordinated cancer services and is backed by advanced technology.
Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN License
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred.
- Two years of previous oncology nursing experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Educate patients about the radiation therapy process, procedures, and simulation experience.
- Discuss treatment modalities and address 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 monitoring oxygen saturations.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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