RN Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy PRN
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About Troy Hospital
Recognized by the US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services. It has also been ranked #3 on the Worlds Best Hospitals list by Newsweek. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.
Radiation Oncology Brachytherapy nurses play a crucial role in the care of patients undergoing internal radiation therapy. The nurses responsibilities include:
Patient Education: Educating patients about the treatment process potential side effects and self-care instructions.
Pre-procedure Care: Educating patient on Pre-op instructions setting up procedural area with proper equipment to perform procedure and treatment. Prepare patient to undergo procedures.
Intra-Operative Care: This includes assisting and supporting Radiation Oncologist and patient during the procedures.
Treatment Planning: Working closely with radiation oncologists who plan the brachytherapy treatment and providing comfort for the patient during planning and treatment.
Post-procedure Care: Transitioning patient to post-op and recovery management of side effects and breakdown of procedural area and sterilization of equipment.
Coordination of Care: Coordinating care for the patient including scheduling appointments patient assessment and arranging for any necessary tests or procedures as part of the cancer care.
Radiation Safety: Ensuring strict adherence to radiation safety protocols to protect themselves and others from unnecessary exposure.
Patient Comfort: Providing compassionate care and support to patients throughout the treatment process addressing their concerns and alleviating their stress.
Brachytherapy nurses are essential to the success of the treatment and the overall patient experience. Their expertise and dedication are vital in ensuring that patients receive the best possible care during their treatment journey.
- Required Associates Degree or equivalent Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an associates degree or equivalent.
- Preferred Bachelors Degree B.S.N or M.S.N or DNP/PhD - if not minimum BSN prepared new graduate/nurse with less than one (1) year experience is required to enroll in an accredited BSN program within one (1) year of licensure date and complete within five (5) years. This is effective April 18 2023.
- 2 years of relevant experience acute care nursing experience Required
- LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
- CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
- CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association department specific Upon Hire required
- CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown department specialty Upon Hire preferred
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - TroyDepartment Name
Radiation Oncology - TroyEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.01Hours of Work
7:00 AM-3:30 PMDays Worked
M-FWeekend Frequency
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Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support
- ICU Experience
- Infusion Experience
- Triage
- TFS
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
About Company
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