RN Radiation Oncology

Overview

CommentsThe RN Oncology Services conducts the initial patient assessment, assists in the development of treatment plan, delivers care and documents any variances in patient's condition. S/he provides nursing case management functions and generates referrals for testing or to other physicians as directed. The RN assists and/or performs procedures that are within the scope of nursing practice and works as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides input to the continuity of care. S/he will be in direct contact with adult and geriatric patients and must possess the skills to care for their physical and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions Patient Care* Completes chart audits ensuring accuracy and documents changes.* Completes nursing assessment for new patients (prepares charts, enters patient history in the EMR, and verifies medications).* Updates patient care records.* Implements corrective actions based on the recognition of changes in patient's condition.* Knowledge of IV and/or oral chemotherapy medications that may be prescribed.* Interprets basic laboratory and diagnostic data and communicates results to physician for follow-up/intervention.* Demonstrates accuracy of documentation of assessments, interventions and patient responses.* Utilizes the pain scale in assessing patient's pain and documents interventions and progress.* Functions as a part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and concerns.* Documents patients on concurrent treatment and communicates to the appropriate staff.* Coordinates Brachy Therapy procedures with physicians offices and OR scheduling.* Is responsible for patient teaching for pre-op and post-op follow up instructions.* Maintains open interactions with various internals department, outside agencies, patients and their families.Event Participation and Coordination* Participates in Cancer Center sponsored community health screenings and events.Compliance/Safety* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.* Remains current on radiation oncology and medical oncology practices.

Qualifications

RNs hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must graduate from a BSN program within 6 years of hire into an RN position. Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license - RequiredBLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hireMedical Oncology: ACLS - RequiredThe following ONS certifications/education pertinent to clinical field of employment by December 31st of the year following date of hire:Radiation Radiation Therapy Certificate – Preferred OREarn 12 cancer-related continuing education nursing contact hours per calendar year - Required Minimum 1 year experience in the field of oncology- PreferredMinimum 3 years of acute care nursing experience- Preferred