Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology - Harbour View Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

*Sign-On Bonus Available!*

JOB LOCATION:

 7185 Harbour Towne Pkwy, Suite 108

Suffolk, VA 23435 

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

RN Radiation Oncology

Job Summary:

The RN Radiation Oncology provides nursing care and patient education for the patient during radiation therapy treatment course.  The RN Radiation Oncology will assist with IV therapy for CT simulation.   

Essential Functions: 

• Performs direct patient care and implements the Radiation Oncologist’s order(s).  Assesses patients prior to being seen by the physician.  Documents and evaluates all patient related information such as weight, vital signs, and medications. 
• Assesses patients for special needs and plans appropriate nursing interventions: a) Skin reactions; b) dietary needs; c) social service needs and d) psychological needs.  Communicates with patients via phone regarding acute situations then notifies physician and provides appropriate follow up to the patient. 
• Assures comprehensive patient care based on appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and education of the patient. 
• Supports patient education and orientation.  Distributes site specific educational material to patients and family. Provide patients with information on what to expect during radiation treatments and follow up care. 
• Assists with special procedures and monitors patient conditions. Provides IV therapy for contrast injection for CT simulation. 
• Schedules patient’s follow-up visits, off-site procedures and tests and notifies the business office.  Prepares patient records for physician related visits prior to visit.  Calls patients with test results under physicians’ direction.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing (required)    
• BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred); required within five years of hire if working within RSFH 

Licensure/Certification:

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice (required)  
• OCN Oncology Certified Nurse (preferred)  
• ONS Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy certified, or other chemotherapy certification (preferred) 
• ONS Radiation Oncology Certification (preferred) 
• CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (required) 

Experience:

• 2 years’ previous Oncology experience (preferred)  

Training:

None

Skills and Abilities:

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills: 

Monitor patient conditions during treatment 

Administer non-intravenous medications 

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care 

Record patient medical histories 

Analyzing data or information 

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Soft/Interpersonal Skills: 

Attention to detail 

Acceptance of authority 

Critical thinking 

Communication with family members 

Teamwork 

Conflict resolution 

Active listening 

Relationship building 

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.