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Essential Functions

1. Provides initial and continuous nursing assessment of patients medical condition, relative to diagnosis and stage of disease. This involves monitoring vital signs, registration, ordering, collecting, preparing and securing specimens for laboratory analysis, preparing and assisting with patient exams/treatments/surgical and diagnostic procedures, administering treatment or medications as ordered by physicians, and performing screening testing. 2. Develops and maintains effective channels of communication within the department, with other nurses, and other modalities in the Radiology Department. Collaborates with physicians and other clinical disciplines regarding individual patient care. Assists staff with retrieval of diagnostic test results and patient records. Communicates patient status when transferring responsibility of nursing care. 3. Educates patients and their families about therapy treatments; including possible side effects, skin care, dietary, requirements, and follow-up care. Individually accesses the psychological needs of the patient and their family, and provides emotional support and reassurance. Coordinates with other departments, as needed. 4. Considers and applies knowledge of age specific factors in the care, treatment, assessment, and education of patients (newborn through geriatric). Effectively applies policies relative to safety and infection control. 5. Accurately documents nursing care for each patient. Observes patients for reactions to prescribed therapies, medications, and diagnostic procedures. Assesses alterations in patient conditions or response and report observations and initiates follow-up. 6. Assists and educates the radiation therapist on the delivery of proper nursing care including; patient appliances, aides, nutrition, medications, skin care, and emotional stress. 7. Maintains adequate inventory of medical supplies and equipment for exams, treatment, diagnostic procedures, and maintains accurate records for use in budgetary and inventory process. Prepares and stocks examination rooms. 8. Participates in professional activities and attends educational in-services and committee meetings in order to obtain new knowledge about nursing care trends as they apply to radiation therapy and patient care/safety. Establishes and maintains communication with vendors about new supplies and equipment to improve care and services. 9. Assists the Director in the development and implementation of quality assessment activities and patient care and nursing policies and procedures. 10. Acts as a team player by supporting and interacting well with all members of the department, by helping out wherever needed. 11. Performs charge capture for Physician consultation and RN exam room teaching time.

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