Radiation Oncology Nurse
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- Employment Type: Part Time
- Department: Radiation Oncology
- Hours/Pay Period: 24
The posted compensation range of $30.00 - $43.05 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Details
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:
- Relocation
- On-site childcare (Glenwood campus) with extended hours
- On-site gym (Glenwood campus) with a variety of group classes
- Board Certification Allowance
- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Program
- Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
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 |
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Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:
We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.
We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.
We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!
“Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit.”
– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer
Your Potential Career Path
This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Radiation Oncology Nurse at CHI Memorial Chattanooga?
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Balanced
Our Total Reward Offerings
At CommonSpirit Health, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs.
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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