Registered Nurse; RN - Radiation Therapy - Paducah Cancer Center

Mercy Health is a faith‑based patient‑focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well‑being through exceptional patient care.

735N02 - RN Radiation Oncology – Paducah Cancer Center. The RN Radiation Oncology provides nursing care and patient education during the radiation therapy treatment course and assists with IV therapy for CT simulation.

• Performs direct patient care and implements the Radiation Oncologist’s orders. Assesses patients prior to being seen by the physician. Documents and evaluates all patient‑related information such as weight, vital signs, and medications.
• Assesses patients for special needs and plans appropriate nursing interventions: a) Skin reactions; b) dietary needs; c) social service needs; and d) psychological needs. Communicates with patients via phone regarding acute situations, then notifies the physician and provides appropriate follow‑up to the patient.
• Assures comprehensive patient care based on appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education of the patient.
• Supports patient education and orientation, distributes site‑specific educational material to patients and family, and provides patients with information on what to expect during radiation treatments and follow‑up care.
• Assists with special procedures and monitors patient conditions, providing IV therapy for contrast injection for CT simulation.
• Schedules patient’s follow‑up visits, off‑site procedures and tests; notifies the business office, prepares patient records for physician‑related visits prior to visit, and calls patients with test results under physicians’ direction.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing (required)
• BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred); required within five years of hire if working within RSFH

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice (required)
• OCN Oncology Certified Nurse (preferred)
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certified, or other chemotherapy certification (preferred)
• ONS Radiation Oncology Certification (preferred)
• CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (required)

• 2 years’ previous Oncology experience (preferred)

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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