RN Radiation Therapy - East Campus - Part-Time

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System who practices according to the state's Nurse Practice Act and Erlanger's models of care and practice, policies, and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care and supervises qualified staff to whom care is delegated, using independent judgment. The role addresses patients' physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse participates in applicable patient safety initiatives and performs responsibilities in keeping with Erlanger Health System's mission, vision, and values. In the outpatient radiation oncology setting, the nurse provides safe and effective care using evidence-based best practices. The nurse learns about new drugs used to treat diseases in the outpatient setting and educates patients about their drug regimens, side effects, and resources for managing side effects and social or financial concerns. The position requires maintaining nursing licensure, chemotherapy-administration certification, and BLS for healthcare providers. The nurse reports directly to the Oncology Staff Leader and the Oncology Nurse Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current licensure privileges to practice nursing in the state of employment.
BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior experience delivering patient care in a similar care setting.
Certification in Oncology Nursing (OCN).
Other nationally recognized certification in the area of practice.
ACLS.

Responsibilities

Learn about new drugs used to treat diseases in the outpatient setting.
Educate patients about drug regimens, side effects, and available resources for managing side effects and social or financial issues.
Maintain nursing licensure, chemotherapy-administration certification, and BLS for healthcare providers.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and family members; seek assistance with conflict resolution as needed.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by following hospital policies and procedures and identifying and communicating risks to patient safety.
Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments; interpret and respond to abnormal diagnostic data.
Anticipate potential emergencies and intervene safely and appropriately, with assistance if needed.
Develop relationships with patients and families that support their involvement in care planning.
Use basic critical-thinking skills and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education and unit-based competencies.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families.
Manage time appropriately and meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition that may affect safe care.
Contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior and by seeking help with interpersonal conflicts.
Complete hospital and unit-based education and mandatory programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of and contribute positively to unit-based performance-improvement outcomes.
Participate in applicable patient safety initiatives and coordinate the plan of care with other healthcare professionals.
Supervise qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated.