RN Radiation Oncology

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System seeks an RN in Radiation Oncology to deliver patient- and family-centered care within the health care team.

The role includes overseeing care for assigned patients, administering medications, and documenting treatments, while aligning with Oregon nursing standards and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license and BLS-HCP certification.
• Minimum 1 year in acute or ambulatory care with disease management and triage skills.
• Preferred: 2 years oncology nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of assigned patients during shift.
• Administer medications and calculate dosages per policy.
• Document patient care in accordance with policies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Promote professional growth and Lean continuous improvement.
• Provide therapeutic presence and patient-centered communication.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Patient education

Team leadership

Education

RN licensure in Oregon

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The RN Radiation Oncology provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.
• Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
• Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient, and caregiver.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

Required: As required by licensure.

Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.

Preferred: N/A

Experience

Required: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in acute care or ambulatory care nursing with experience in disease management, care coordination, patient education, and triage skills.

Preferred: Two (2) years of clinical oncology nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.