Radiotherapy Clinical Nurse — Day Shift Oncology Care

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Nurse – Radiotherapy Services to provide professional nursing care to patients receiving radiation therapy and supportive oncology services.

The role emphasizes safe treatment delivery, patient education, symptom management, and coordination of care across the radiotherapy continuum in a highly specialized oncology environment within an academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• BSN degree required and RN license in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Oncology, infusion, or radiation therapy experience preferred.
• Oncology Nursing Certification (OCN) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy treatments.
• Perform patient assessments before, during, and after treatment sessions.
• Monitor and manage radiation-related side effects and symptoms.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, expectations, and self-care.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, physicists, dosimetrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications and supportive therapies as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards and infection control protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety activities.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

BSN

Tools

OCN certification (preferred)

BLS certification (required)

ACLS certification (required)

Job description

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Clinical Nurse – Radiotherapy Services to provide professional nursing care to patients receiving radiation therapy and supportive oncology services.

The role emphasizes safe treatment delivery, patient education, symptom management, and coordination of care across the radiotherapy continuum in a highly specialized oncology environment within an academic medical center.