Registered Nurse (RN) Radiation Therapy Paducah Cancer Center

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735N02 - RN Radiation Oncology Paducah Cancer 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)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- 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:

It 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 .