Registered Nurse (RN) Radiation Oncology Harbour View Medical Center
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Job Location:
Suffolk, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
735N02 - RN Radiation Oncology Harbour View Medical Center
Job Summary:
The RN Radiation Oncology provides nursing care and patient education for the patient during radiation therapy treatment course. The RN Radiation Oncology will assist with IV therapy for CT simulation.
Essential Functions:
- Performs direct patient care and implements the Radiation Oncologists order(s). Assesses patients prior to being seen by the physician. Documents and evaluates all patient related information such as weight vital signs and medications.
- Assesses patients for special needs and plans appropriate nursing interventions: a) Skin reactions; b) dietary needs; c) social service needs and d) psychological needs. Communicates with patients via phone regarding acute situations then notifies physician and provides appropriate follow up to the patient.
- Assures comprehensive patient care based on appropriate assessment planning implementation evaluation and education of the patient.
- Supports patient education and orientation. Distributes site specific educational material to patients and family. Provide patients with information on what to expect during radiation treatments and follow up care.
- Assists with special procedures and monitors patient conditions. Provides IV therapy for contrast injection for CT simulation.
- Schedules patients follow-up visits off-site procedures and tests and notifies the business office. Prepares patient records for physician related visits prior to visit. Calls patients with test results under physicians direction.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing (required)
- BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred); required within five years of hire if working within RSFH
Licensure/Certification:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice (required)
- OCN Oncology Certified Nurse (preferred)
- ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certified or other chemotherapy certification (preferred)
- ONS Radiation Oncology Certification (preferred)
- CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (required)
Experience:
- 2 years previous Oncology experience (preferred)
Training:
None
Skills and Abilities:
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Administer non-intravenous medications
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Analyzing data or information
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
- Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Radiology - Oncology - Harbour ViewIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Life Support
- ICU Experience
- Infusion Experience
- Triage
- TFS
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Critical Care Experience
- Epic
- Medication Administration
