Registered Nurse; RN Radiation Oncology

Registered Nurse (RN) Radiation Oncology

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Registered Nurse (RN) Oncology

Progressive Cancer Care – Marion, Indiana

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of the radiation patient including but not limited to medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiation therapy staff, social work, nutrition, and other health disciplines as needed.
• Assess, educates, and guides patients with a cancer diagnosis through the radiation experience.
• Educates patients/families/significant others about the radiation therapy process, procedures and simulation experience, various treatment modalities, potential side effects and management of those side effects.
• Conducts nursing assessment of patients for physical, psychosocial, and learning needs.
• Provides orientation to the department and treatment routine.
• Evaluates psychosocial needs and assists with coping and adjusting to their experience.
• Assists physicians during consultation, weekly status check, and follow-up visits.
• Provides direct nursing care as prescribed by the physician.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN preferred)
• Oncology Nursing Certification preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Current Indiana RN License

Critical Success Factors

• Extensive oncology nursing experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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