Radiation Oncology: RN Clinical Coordinator

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RN) in the Radiation Therapy department to deliver holistic, high-quality nursing care to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. Under the Radiation Oncologist, you will assess needs, plan care, and monitor interventions throughout treatment and follow-up.

The ideal candidate holds a Connecticut RN license with BSN preferred and at least two years of oncology nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN License
• BSN strongly preferred
• Two (2) years of Oncology Nursing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on the radiation therapy process, procedures and simulation experience.
• Discuss the various treatment modalities to be implemented, regarding identified learning needs, skin care, potential side effects and system management, pain control measures and nutritional needs.
• Assist physicians with patient examination during consultations, weekly status check, follow-up visits, and as needed.
• Provide nursing care as prescribed by the physician or warranted by patient condition. Includes but not limited to dressing changes, skin and wound care, suctioning of patients, glucose monitoring, and monitoring of oxygen saturations.

Education

BSN

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RN) in the Radiation Therapy department to deliver holistic, high-quality nursing care to patients and families undergoing cancer treatment. Under the Radiation Oncologist, you will assess needs, plan care, and monitor interventions throughout treatment and follow-up.

The ideal candidate holds a Connecticut RN license with BSN preferred and at least two years of oncology nursing experience.