Registered Nurse-Radiation Oncology-Ambulatory

Indiana University Health System; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an RN with at least one year of experience to support the Bedford and Bloomington Cancer Radiation Centers. The role includes patient education, assessment, and triage of radiation-related symptoms, with shifts typically Monday/Thursday in Bedford and Friday in Bloomington.

A valid Indiana RN license and BLS are required, with BSN preferred. Our centers operate 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with hours subject to patient census.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN or nursing degree with active RN license in Indiana.
• BSN preferred; licensure must be active.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families about radiation treatment processes.
• Assess and triage symptoms for cancer patients undergoing radiation.
• Collaborate with Bedford and Bloomington Radiation Centers to coordinate care.
• Maintain flexibility in hours based on patient census and unit needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Triage

Communication

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/Nursing documentation

Job description

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

IU Health is seeking expert RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will learn and develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths, and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can engage expertly, develop clinical expertise, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to education, assessment, and triaging symptoms of radiation treatments for patients that the IU Health Bloomington and Bedford Cancer Radiation Centers. Our centers are open 8am – 4:30pm typically, but hours may need to flex depending on patient census. This position is for a Mondays and Thursdays at our Bedford Cancer Radiation Center and Fridays at our Bloomington Cancer Radiation Center.The Bloomington and Bedford Cancer Radiation Centers have three treatment units, one CT for treatment planning, and one brachytherapy treatment unit. Our teams provide excellent care for cancer patients in the south-central region of Indiana. The IU Health Bloomington Cancer Radiation Center is located at 2620 W. Cota Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403 and the IU Health Bedford Cancer Radiation Center is located at 9149 SR-37 S, Bedford, IN 47421.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of relevant clinical experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• May require ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.
• Requires awareness and understanding of legal implications of patient care activities and performance as a Registered Nurse.