Registered Nurse

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Full-time • Verona, New York, US • 1m ago

Job Summary:

The radiation oncology nurse is responsible for monitoring patients throughout treatment and providing daily direct care, symptom and side effect management, and education to patients.
Document in detail nursing interventions and outcomes regarding the patients symptoms before, during, and after radiation therapy. Any abnormal signs must be immediately reported to the physician.
Prepare ahead for new patient, on-treatment and follow-up appointments to include review of chart for updates; anticipate any test that each respective physician may require before seeing patient; ensure all pertinent test results, labs, reports and images are obtained for the physician prior to scheduled appointment.
Interview new patients including medical, surgical, and family history related to diagnosis; provide patient written and verbal teaching and information about diagnosis, radiation therapy, side effects and other pertinent information.
Complete physician orders such as skin care or dressing changes, O2 administration, prescriptions; medication reconciliation.
PRN nursing assessment for changes in status to include vital signs; teaching on nutrition and maintaining weight; promptly report changes that impact patient status or care to the physician.
Perform nursing tasks associated with CT simulations including contrast injections.
Assist physician with examinations, procedures, and treatments when appropriate.
Assess psychological and emotional needs and provide support through active listening, interviewing, and observation.
Serve as a patient advocate, effectively communicating with patients, families, coworkers and physicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS licensed/registered RN. Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Oncology nursing experience preferred.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Message to Applicants:

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.

G7: $27.00 - $40.80

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.

Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management

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