Registered Nurse

The US Oncology Network; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiotherapy Clinics of Kentuckiana is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to support patients throughout their cancer treatment journey at our Louisville, KY and Jeffersonville, IN locations.

The role offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with no weekend shifts, and requires collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate oncology care while adhering to national and company standards.

Qualifications

• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Oncology knowledge and/or certification preferred.
• Experience in oncology nursing is valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care per standards.
• Assess health status by interviewing patients and reviewing history.
• Document nursing assessments and interventions accurately.
• Communicate results to providers and adjust care as needed.
• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
• Assist with exams/procedures and manage patient flow in clinics.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Oncology knowledge

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Overview

Radiotherapy Clinics of Kentuckiana | Louisville, KY & Jeffersonville, IN. Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Join a compassionate, patient-focused team at Radiotherapy Clinics of Kentuckiana, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional cancer care. We are seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to support patients throughout their treatment journey across our Louisville, KY and Jeffersonville, IN locations. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule, no weekends, and the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing outstanding oncology care. If you're a caring, detail-oriented RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, we would love to hear from you. Scope: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological, psychological, and developmental and age specific differences in the patient population including late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide for assessment and therapeutic management of patient/family needs. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices.
• Assesses health status by interviewing patient regarding current status and medical history.
• Collects and records nursing assessment and interventions.
• Reviews and reports the results of the health status assessment and physical examination, pertinent laboratory data, radiographic data and psychosocial assessment of assigned patients to the provider.
• Assesses patient/family needs and provides teaching and other instructional material.
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Assures pre-authorization and appropriate consent forms are obtained prior to administration of therapies where applicable.
• Facilitates dose modification by assessing patient, assessing labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose, and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management Performs venipuncture, accesses implanted ports and maintains central lines catheter devices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of assigned patient care and treatments provided.
• Maintains work environment Restocks the supply area as needed.
• Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.
• Maintains all disinfection protocols.
• Maintains equipment according to quality control standards.
• Facilitates clinical operations and patient care Manages patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and records the information in the patient chart.
• Assists physician with exams and procedures.
• Maintains efficient and appropriate patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals and future appointments for patients.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.
• As necessary, facilitates communication between patient/family and interdisciplinary team and coordinates services related to patient care.
• Assist patients in locating available community resources.
• Inter professional collaboration Assist and collaborate with clinical research.
• Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.
• Provides nursing coverage for the satellite offices as needed.
• Serves as mentor/preceptor and provides day to day guidance to less experienced nurses Other duties as assigned Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.
• RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Business Experience – 3-5 years nursing experience including at least one year in oncology preferred Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Oncology certification preferred

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.