Registered Nurse

Quadrant, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Quadrant, Inc. is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in Washington, DC NW to perform intake, assessment and triage, and coordinate radiation therapy referrals. This role requires a DC RN license and BLS certification, with a BSN required and a Master's preferred.

You will collaborate with physicians and oncology teams, manage patient records, and support education and outreach efforts while ensuring high-quality patient care and timely treatment progress.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a Washington, DC license.
• Minimum of 5 years of RN experience.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Masters preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to Radiation Therapy.
• Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information or access to the system.
• Screens patients for information and manages acquisition of medical records for initial appointments.
• Plans and implements the patient evaluation process.
• Facilitates patient evaluation with radiology, oncology and related services as needed.
• Coordinates complex management of patients across diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
• Identifies opportunities for clinical trials and communicates with physicians and coordinators.
• Provides patient/caregiver education and support.
• Maintains ongoing communication of patient progress to health care providers.
• Assists in maintaining outcome databases and IRB communications.

Skills

Oncology experience

5 years RN experience

BLS certified

DC RN License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse

Washington DC NW
Pay From: $53/hr

MUST:

• Experienced Registered Nurse
• 5 years of experience required
• Oncology experience preferred
• Performs the intake, assessment/triage
• Washington DC Registered Nurse Lic required.
• BLS required
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required, Masters preferred

DUTIES:

• Performs the intake, assessment/triage, coordination and navigation of all patients referred to for Radiation Therapy
• Serves as a liaison for referring physicians seeking information, or access to the system
• Screens patients for appropriate information and manages the acquisition of pertinent medical records for initial appointments
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of the patient evaluation process
• Facilitates the evaluation of patients by interfacing with referring physicians and MGUH services, including: Radiology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Medicine and other MGUH services, as needed
• Coordinates the complex management of patients at various stages of their diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, collaborating with all disciplines involved in the patient’s care, to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most effective manner
• Identifies opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials. Communicates information to physicians, research coordinators and referring physicians to promote clinical trial enrollment. Responsible for clinical trial Informed Consent and specimen collection as needed
• Serves as an ongoing resource for patient/caregiver education and support
• Communicates patient’s progress/disposition to health care providers
• Aids in maintaining outcome database
• Aids in the management of IRB communications and regulatory updates
• Has a working knowledge and access to multiple electronic systems to facilitate patient care and documentation.
• Attends Oncology tumor Board
• Works closely with physicians and marketing department to develop marketing ideas and materials to promote Radiation Therapy Program
• Identifies needs and develops patient education and support material.
• Provides community education and outreach.

*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.