Registered Nurse-Radiation Oncology

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks an oncology nurse to lead compassionate, evidence-based care across the patient journey in a dynamic team.

You will collaborate with radiation oncologists and specialists, deliver psychosocial support, maintain documentation, and uphold safety and regulatory standards in oncology care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver evidence-based nursing care to transform patient outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care across the nursing process.
• Delegate and supervise to ensure seamless care coordination and education.
• Serve as communication hub among patients, families, and health care team.
• Identify opportunities to improve care delivery and outcomes.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and monitor for treatment side effects in oncology.
• Provide psychosocial oncology support and connect patients with resources.
• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and medical physicists for treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory quality documentation.

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Champion compassionate patient care by leading the coordination and delivery of exceptional, evidence-based nursing care that transforms patient outcomes and experiences.
• Master the art of nursing by expertly assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the full spectrum of the nursing process - making real differences in patients' lives every single day.
• Empower your team by delegating thoughtfully, supervising with confidence, and documenting meticulously to ensure seamless care coordination and meaningful patient and family education.
• Be the communication hub that connects patients, families, and the entire healthcare team, ensuring critical information flows seamlessly and every voice is heard.
• Drive innovation and excellence by actively identifying opportunities to improve care delivery, collaborating with colleagues to implement solutions, and helping us achieve our ambitious patient care goals.
• Safeguard patient and staff safety by adhering to radiation safety protocols, monitoring for treatment-related side effects, and implementing evidence-based interventions to manage symptoms and enhance patient comfort throughout their oncology journey.
• Provide specialized oncology support by delivering compassionate psychosocial care, addressing the unique emotional and physical needs of cancer patients, and connecting them with resources to support their overall well-being.
• Collaborate with the oncology team by working seamlessly with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and other specialists to ensure coordinated, comprehensive treatment planning and delivery.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality documentation by maintaining accurate medical records, following institutional policies and regulatory standards, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives that elevate our standard of care.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred.