RN-Radiation Oncology

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Job Requisition ID

R00045872

Job Category

Nursing

Organization

Radiation Oncology-Staff

Location / s : Main Campus Jackson

Job Title

RN-Radiation Oncology

Job Summary

To assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in assigned radiation / oncology clinical area. Coordinates the operations of assigned clinical area including patient scheduling, patient records, and patient admission. Counsels patients and family members on treatment, medication management, and condition status. Serves as a liaison between case manager, home health nurses, dietary, utilization review, and other hospital staff as needed. To assist physician and / or investigator in collecting data for research and clinical trials. To assess and educate based on patients psychological and physiological need.

Education & Experience

Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year. Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required : Valid RN License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Solid knowledge base in radiation / oncology procedures.

Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the radiation / oncologist provides direct patient care, initial and ongoing assessment, patient education, management of radiation therapy effects, medicine reconciliation, and coordination of care of patients enrolled in protocols and clinical trials.

Serves as lead nurse; supervises and performs the coaching, training, and education of RNs and other nursing staff members. Monitors the quality of staff performance and provides work direction to staff.

Monitors the patient response before and after the procedure and makes technical and medication changes as appropriate. Reviews physician orders, determines general physical & mental condition of patient through observations or review, and ensures that all daily operations of radiation / oncology adhere to radiation / oncology protocol. Collects data to aid in research and clinical trials.

Monitors and maintains associated equipment. Assists in maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment.

Formulates and monitors a treatment plan for each patient to include the educational needs of patient.

Maintains an effective channel of communications and informs other team members of any unusual occurrences.

Instructs patient though all phases of treatment per physician' / radiation oncologist order.

Serves on at least one nursing council, hospital or medical center committee, task force, or project team to improve patient care or work area. Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.

Maintains quality assurance checklist completion and monitors all nursing checklists. Responsible for impact scheduling, nursing assessments, clinical notes, and billing responsibilities.

Responsible for inventory management and TJC compliance duties.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and / or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal / clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, constant lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, constant crouching / stooping, occasional driving, constant kneeling, constant pushing / pulling, constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Full time

FLSA Designation / Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE % : 100

Work Shift

Day

Benefits Eligibility

Grant Funded : No

Job Posting Date

10 / 21 / 2025

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified) :