RN Radiation Therapy - East Campus - Part-Time

Erlanger•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System who practices according to the state Nurse Practice Act, Erlanger’s Models of Care/Practice, and applicable policies and procedures. The nurse delivers assigned patient care, supervises qualified staff to whom care is delegated, addresses patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs, and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals. The nurse also participates in applicable patient-safety initiatives and performs responsibilities in accordance with Erlanger Health System’s Mission, Vision, and Values. In the outpatient radiation oncology setting, the professional nurse provides safe, effective, evidence-based patient care. The nurse learns about new drugs used to treat diseases in the outpatient setting; educates patients about drug regimens, side effects, and available resources for managing side effects and social or financial concerns; maintains required nursing licensure, chemotherapy-administration certification, and BLS; and communicates effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role includes comprehensive, holistic assessment, response to abnormal diagnostic data and changes in patient condition, appropriate emergency intervention, care planning with patients and families, accurate documentation, culturally competent care, and contribution to unit performance improvement. The position 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.
For non-Tennessee residents, Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire.
Maintain a certificate for chemotherapy administration.
Meet population-specific mandatory education and unit-based competency requirements.

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

Deliver assigned patient care and supervise qualified staff to whom patient care has been delegated.
Address patients’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and educational needs and coordinate plans of care with other healthcare professionals.
Participate in and complete patient-safety initiatives appropriate to the position.
Gain knowledge of new drugs used to treat diseases in the outpatient setting.
Educate patients about drug regimens, side effects, and resources for managing side effects and social or financial issues.
Maintain nursing licensure, chemotherapy-administration certification, and BLS.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment by complying with hospital policies and procedures and identifying and communicating risks to patient safety.
Perform and document comprehensive, holistic assessments and 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 mutual involvement in care planning.
Document concisely, accurately, and completely in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and legal requirements.
Complete population-specific mandatory education competencies defined by the unit’s scope of service.
Provide culturally competent care to patients and families and demonstrate awareness of evidence-based practice.
Manage time appropriately and meet punctuality and attendance expectations.
Demonstrate scheduling flexibility to support patient-care staffing needs.
Seek assistance for conflict resolution when needed and contribute to a healthy work environment through professional behavior.
Identify and communicate changes in patient condition that may affect safe care.
Complete hospital and unit-based education and mandatory competencies.
Demonstrate knowledge of and contribute positively to unit-based performance-improvement outcomes.