Radiation Oncology Nurse

As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary and Qualifications The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Anticipates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement. When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues. What you will do in this role: You will evaluate the patient throughout their radiation treatment journey and be responsible for education on potential side effects and management of their care. You will implement and monitor patient care plans. You will schedule diagnostic and/ or radiation treatment planning exams. You will monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate. You will serve as a primary coordinator of the multidisciplinary team to ensure well-coordinated patient care. You will implement and document physician and nursing orders. You will assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the multidisciplinary team.