• Radiation Oncology RN

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

     

    Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

     

    To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

     

    + Assessment and Care of the Patient:

    + Performs complete physical assessment on all patients, using knowledge based on growth/development and age, including thorough history and documents in EMR.

    + Adult - Assesses response to treatment/interventions by verbal response and physical changes and documents in EMR.

    + Geriatric - Recognizes changes in physical condition and documents in EMR, assesses cognitive and physical limitations (dementia, hard of hearing, immobility) to determine appropriate intervention, Incorporates knowledge of chronic conditions with current medical status and age.

    + Demonstrates the ability to accurately assess and document patient status in accordance with unit standards.

    + Documents lab results in EMR as acquired.

    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.