Outpatient RN - Radiation Oncology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient RN for Radiation Oncology in the James Cancer Hospital outpatient setting. You will manage and coordinate patient care within the radiation oncology team, ensuring quality and safety across the treatment continuum.

The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary oncology team, and active involvement in symptom management and education.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE or ACEN accredited nursing program required.
• Current Ohio license or interim permit.
• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to patients and their families, directing and supervising nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegating and evaluating nursing care in alignment with the professional practice model.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary oncology team to support safe, high‑quality patient-centered cancer care throughout the treatment continuum.

Skills

Experience in relevant care setting

Education

Nursing degree (CCNE/ACEN accredited)

Job description

Job Title:

Outpatient RN - Radiation Oncology

Department:

James | Radiation Oncology

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute's (OSUCCC-James) mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in their own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, the outpatient RN plays a critical role in staff engagement, the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost-effective care.

Position Summary

The outpatient RN is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and their family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The outpatient RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required.


• Current Ohio license or interim permit.


• *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Nursing
SUBFUNCTION: Outpatient Nursing
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Clinical
CAREER LEVEL: C2

Additional Information

Provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Responsibilities include patient assessment, symptom management, treatment education, care coordination, triage, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary oncology team to support safe, high-quality, patient-centered cancer care throughout the treatment continuum.

Location

James Outpatient Care (1043)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

32

Shift

First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.


• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.


• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Employer Culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you'll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you're part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America's leading academic health centers. We're a team of dedicated colleagues with access boundless resources that support you.