Radiation Oncology Nurse
Company: CHI Memorial Chattanooga
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: November 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed
between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is
once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a
Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to
be the regional referral center of choice providing health care
throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the
following benefits to support you and your family:
Responsibilities
The RN is responsible for delivery of patient care through the use
of the nursing processes and provides leadership by working
cooperatively with nursing and other patient team personnel in
maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the
clinical setting. Understands radiation therapy, pathophysiology of
cancer and main treatment modalities and their interactions and
side effects. Performs weekly physical assessments on patients,
obtains medical history, social history, psychological history, and
facilitates the ordering of laboratory and radiographic studies.
The RN will ensure results of these studies are documented
electronically. Provides psychological support to both inpatients
and outpatients, families and significant others through education
and counseling. Develops and maintains radiation oncology
educational material for staff and patients. Registered nurses in
radiation oncology work with the nurse navigator of cancer
services, to ensure proper education of patient. The registered
nurse participates in weekly chart rounds, monthly QA, and other
committees as directed by the department manager.
Qualifications
Required Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Required Licensure and Certifications Currently licensed in
Tennessee or Georgia (based on location) or eligible for licensure
BCLS required within probationary period. - RN OCN certified within
6 months if employee has current oncology experience meeting ONCC
practice guidelines for certification testing. If no previous
oncology experience, employee must take OCN exam within 15 months
of employment (if practice hours requirement met) and must be
certified within 18 months. - - Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities Use of general patient care equipment and
communication equipment. ARIA computer system, Meditech, FAX and
copier. Lab sticks, IV starts and medication administration.
PREFERRED Qualifications ACLS
Keywords: CHI Memorial Chattanooga, Chattanooga , Radiation Oncology Nurse, Other , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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