Oncology RN - Radiation Oncology

apartment Health First location_onMelbourne, FL, US

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) functions as part of Radiation Oncology team in an outpatient setting. The Radiation Oncology RN conducts thorough nursing assessments and works with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans for patients.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES

Coordinates patient care with licensed practitioners, physicists, dosimetrists, and other applicable clinical professionals to ensure seamless and high-quality treatment.
Serves as the central point of contact for all Radiation Oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing and ancillary service providers.
Assists with simulation and patient positioning to ensure comfort and accurate execution of prescribed therapies.
Provides thorough Radiation-specific education and support to patients and families throughout their treatment journey.
Assesses and monitors patients during CT procedures, administering emergency medications due to adverse reactions if necessary.
Monitors patients compliance and progress with treatment plan and assists patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination.
Supports patients and families with compassionate emotional support and provides resources to patients and families, addressing concerns to enhance overall patient experience.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
Work Experience: One (1) years’ experience in the Oncology clinic setting.
Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any related programs.
Demonstrates proficiency in assessments specific to radiation oncology patients.
Demonstrated ability to work in an often stressful environment with patients and their families at various ages and levels of understanding.
Expert ability to handle multiple priorities at once.
Ability to respond appropriately to life-threatening situations.
Utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Work Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in the Oncology clinic setting.
Certification: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
Workspace may vary from open to confined..
May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : 800am_500pm

Paygrade : 37

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