Radiation Oncology Nurse (RN), PRN

Essential Functions

• Provides direct nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, including assessment, monitoring, and management of treatment-related symptoms and complications.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments prior to and throughout radiation treatment to identify clinical needs, changes in condition, and potential adverse reactions.
• Educates patients and families regarding radiation therapy procedures, expected side effects, symptom management, and follow-up care.
• Collaborates with radiation oncologists and the multidisciplinary oncology team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensures adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and radiation safety standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and clinical education related to oncology care.
• Supports a compassionate and patient-centered environment by addressing the psychosocial needs of patients and families during cancer treatment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of oncology nursing principles, radiation therapy processes, and cancer treatment modalities.
• Ability to assess and manage treatment-related symptoms such as fatigue, skin reactions, pain, and nausea.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills to support patients through complex cancer treatments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary oncology teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced outpatient or treatment center environment.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and radiation safety practices.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
• Careful approach to patient care with strong emotional intelligence and sensitivity to the needs of oncology patients and their families.