Theranostics Nurse
About The Position
The Theranostics Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing targeted radiopharmaceutical or radionuclide treatments. The role includes administering therapies, monitoring patient safety, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients about radioactive treatments. The nurse also supports patients participating in clinical research trials by ensuring adherence to protocols and monitoring treatment response and adverse events. The nurse assesses and documents patient status, recognizes treatment-related adverse reactions or complications, provides education and symptom management, and follows radiation-safety practices. The role coordinates care, implements and evaluates individualized plans of care, and delivers care using quality and evidence-based practices. The nurse works closely with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision. Responsibilities may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Associate Degree in Nursing; must complete a BSN within five years of hire.
- At least one year of oncology experience.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS), non-clinical, from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- Registered Nurse license for the state where the clinic is located (Kansas or Missouri) at the time of hire; must obtain licensure in both Kansas and Missouri within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
- At least one year of med-surg or acute-care experience.
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) chemotherapy certification, preferred for Infusion/Treatment departments.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association within 60 days.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association within 60 days.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze comprehensive patient data; perform primary and secondary assessments and document findings accurately and promptly.
- Document changes and omissions in the identified plan of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of radioactive treatments, including side effects and symptom management, and educate patients throughout treatment.
- Detect adverse reactions or treatment complications and understand the hypersensitivity reaction box and medication administration.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members caring for clinical-trial patients, including timed laboratory and specimen collection, timed and interval 12-lead EKGs, and adherence to trial protocols.
- Adhere to radiation-safety practices when caring for this patient population.
- Communicate systematic reports to other care providers.
- Coordinate care delivery and use resources to promote continuity of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in IV therapy and hydration.
- Promote health in a safe environment.
- Evaluate and document progress toward expected outcomes.
- Identify interventions and outcomes for individualized plans of care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
- Implement plans of care safely, promptly, and appropriately.
- Use quality and evidence-based practices to deliver and improve care.
- Work with more experienced clinicians for guidance and supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
