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The Radiation Oncology Nurse (RON)/Primary Care Nurse (PCN), is responsible and accountable for the direct and indirect nursing care of patients treated with radiation therapy in the Biederman Radiation Department. The ability to present accurate information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.

The RON is responsible for patient education, physical assessment, assisting physicians with exams and procedures, being an advocate for patients and their families and collaborating with the health care team regarding pertinent information necessary for the care of patients. The RON encompasses evidence based care and follows OCN standards of care when providing care to patients and their families.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred with appropriate licensing and in good standing with the State of Michigan Board of Nursing.

+ Oncology nursing experience of at least one year. OCN certified or eligible preferred.

+ Demonstrated continuing education specific to oncology nursing.

+ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain therapeutic interpersonal relationships with patients, their families and/or significant others as well as maintain communication, cooperation and interaction with the oncology community

+ Demonstrated success in patient education is recommended.