Registered Nurse-Radiation Oncology-Ambulatory

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking an RN for Ambulatory Radiation Oncology to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, coordinating treatments, educating patients, and triaging care for those undergoing radiation therapy at the Bloomington and Bedford centers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary teams, with potential scheduling flexibility based on patient census and unit needs.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; other life support certifications may be required per unit.
• Graduate from nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions for >2 years experience subject to CNO review.
• May require ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate treatment, symptom management, patient education, and triage for radiation therapy patients at IU Health Bloomington/Bedford centers.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and multidisciplinary teams across three treatment units.
• Support clinic hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with schedule flexibility based on patient census.

Skills

RN clinical skills

BLS certified

Patient education

Symptom management

Team collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

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 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.

The RN Ambulatory in Radiation Oncology provides compassionate, patient-centered care through treatment coordination, symptom management, patient education, and triage support for patients receiving radiation therapy at the IU Health Bloomington and Bedford Cancer Radiation Centers. Responsibilities include assessing and educating patients throughout their cancer journey while collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams across three treatment units, a CT simulator for treatment planning, and a brachytherapy treatment unit. This Monday through Friday position primarily supports clinic hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with schedule flexibility based on patient census, and serves patients at the IU Health Bloomington Cancer Radiation Center located at 2620 W. Cota Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403, and the IU Health Bedford Cancer Radiation Center located at 9149 SR-37 S, Bedford, IN 47421. Join Indiana University Health and be part of a nationally recognized health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional cancer care to patients throughout south-central Indiana while offering opportunities for professional growth and purpose-driven work.

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.