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Job Summary and Responsibilities

The RN is responsible for delivery of patient care through the use of the nursing processes and provides leadership by working cooperatively with nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Understands radiation therapy, pathophysiology of cancer and main treatment modalities and their interactions and side effects. Performs weekly physical assessments on patients, obtains medical history, social history, psychological history, and facilitates the ordering of laboratory and radiographic studies. The RN will ensure results of these studies are documented electronically. Provides psychological support to both inpatients and outpatients, families and significant others through education and counseling. Develops and maintains radiation oncology educational material for staff and patients. Registered nurses in radiation oncology work with the nurse navigator of cancer services, to ensure proper education of patient. The registered nurse participates in weekly chart rounds, monthly QA, and other committees as directed by the department manager.

Job Requirements

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Required Licensure and Certifications

Currently licensed in Tennessee or Georgia (based on location) or eligible for licensure BCLS required within probationary period.

RN

OCN certified within 6 months if employee has current oncology experience meeting ONCC practice guidelines for certification testing.

If no previous oncology experience, employee must take OCN exam within 15 months of employment (if practice hours requirement met) and must be certified within 18 months.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Use of general patient care equipment and communication equipment. ARIA computer system, Meditech, FAX and copier. Lab sticks, IV starts and medication administration.

PREFERRED Qualifications

ACLS

Where You'll Work

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$30.00 - $43.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.