Registered Nurse – Radiation Oncology - RN

Mayo Career Site UK; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TN sponsorship

Job summary

Mayo Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology to provide direct patient care for patients undergoing photon or proton therapy. The RN will educate patients, assess symptoms, and manage care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and therapists.

This role supports care coordination and clinical research within the Radiation Oncology team. The RN will uphold the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model and may participate in leadership activities; a subset may drive a

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice and in good standing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.
• Ability to lead and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients undergoing radiation therapy.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, risks, and post-care.
• Assess and manage symptoms related to cancer therapy.
• Administer conscious sedation and IV contrast as ordered.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs and radiation therapists.
• Assist in care coordination and related clinical research.
• Take on leadership roles and participate in committees or projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Mentoring and teaching

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

The Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology provides care for patients whom are receiving or have received photon or proton radiation therapy. The RN is accountable for the delivery of direct patient care including patient education, symptom assessment and management, conscious sedation and IV contrast administration. The RN collaborates daily with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and radiation therapists. The RN will assist in care coordination and research associated with clinical care. The Radiation Oncology practice is continuing to expand to bring cutting edge cancer therapies to Mayo Clinic patients. Being a part of the Radiation Oncology team, Nursing contributes to the overall success of the Department and its patients.

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.