Nurse Practitioner - Radiation Oncology - MG

MAJOR FUNCTION:

Position Summary The Radiation Oncology Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. Working collaboratively with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, nurses, dosimetrists, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary oncology team, the NP evaluates, treats, educates, and follows patients throughout the continuum of care.

Position Responsibilities Includes but is not limited to:

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations

Evaluate patients before, during, and after radiation therapy

Manage acute and chronic toxicities associated with radiation therapy

Assess treatment response and monitor disease progression, including ordering diagnostic testing

Provide patient and family education and referrals as needed

Evaluate urgent oncology-related concerns, including treatment complications

Provide survivorship care and long-term follow-up Perform consultations with the radiation oncologist for inpatients

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, tumor boards, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice projects

Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record (EMR)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and completed masters or postgraduate certificate Nurse Practitioners’ program.

High quality of nursing competence and advanced leadership skills.

Certification/Licensure:

Current registration with NJ State Board of Nursing.

Certified by nationally recognized nurse practitioner organization.

BLS Certification required.

ACLS preferred.

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NoiseOVaried TemperaturesOCleaning AgentsONoxious odorsNPatient ExposureCOperative EquipmentO?>At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.
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