Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary of Position:

The Radiation Therapy RN provides patient care to outpatients receiving investigational therapy in accordance with the guidelines of the organization, as well as the Commission on Cancer.This position provides patient care to Radiation Oncology patients as necessary, including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, completing assessments, triaging patient needs, and delivering nursing care, and performs specific job duties in accordance with evidence-based practice, Oncology Nursing Society guidelines, Vermont State Board of Nursing regulations, and SVHC policies/procedures. In addition, the Radiation Therapy RN educates patient and family regarding radiation therapy, as well as side effects and anticipated needs, and ensures patient charts are properly prepared for visits. This may include obtaining recent notes, imaging, and other relevant data from other entities. This position also coordinates and educates care of patients receiving PEG tubes placed as part of their disease treatment, and assists in and/or carries out periodic and annual staff and peer (through peer review process) competency assessment in accordance with the Joint Commission, Oncology Nursing Society, and SVHC requirements. It also provides assistance to physicians and providers during patient visits and procedures as necessary,accuratelydocuments all services rendered using current billing and coding tools,communicatespatient information in accordance with department and HIPAA regulations,serveson a variety of SVMC committees as required. Participates in the Department Shared Governance council, keeps up-to-date on emerging trends in treatments in cancer care. Appropriately makes recommendations to the Oncology Nurse Manager and Practice Manager,proactivelyadvocates for patient care issues to ensure that overall quality and type of care is sensitive to each specific patient/family’s needs,proactivelyengages in CQI efforts to ensure continual professional growth, performs other duties as required, which may include those learned through cross-training opportunities within the Cancer Center (i.e. nursing care for medical oncology patients within scope and training), provides patient care to outpatients receiving investigational therapy in accordance with the guidelines of the organization, as well as the Commission on Cancer, provides patient care to Radiation Oncology patients as necessary, including but not limited to obtaining vital signs, completing assessments, triaging patient needs, and delivering nursing care, performs specific job duties in accordance with evidence-based practice, Oncology Nursing Society guidelines, Vermont State Board of Nursing regulations, and SVHC policies/procedures, and educates patient and family regarding radiation therapy, as well as side effects and anticipated needs.

**Please note that there can be flexibility in hours for this position.

Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program required.

Bachelors' of Science in Nursing is required.

Minimum Work Experience:

Prior clinical nursing experience is required.

Prior oncology nursing experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate.

Prior Radiation Oncology nursing preferred.

Required Licenses/ Certifications:

Valid State of VT RN License Required.

Health Care Provider BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Area of Interest:Nursing;

Pay Range:$35.00-$45.00;

Work Status:8:00 am- 4:30 pm;

Employment Type:Full Time;

Job ID:5884

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.