Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions. Job Profile Summary: The Radiation Oncology Nurse functions an a collaborative role with the Radiation Oncology Team and other healthcare providers in providing continuity and outcome-directed quality patient care. Interdependently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care provided throughout the treatment course and follow-up period. Job involves direct patient care and encompasses patient/family teaching, symptom management, counseling, and supportive role to assist patient and family in coping with and adjusting to diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Schedule
Full-time, Days.
Requirements
- Current Kansas Registered Nurse license.
- AHA BLS For Healthcare Providers Within 30 Days.
- AHA PALS Provider Within 365 Days.
- RN Competency Day Annually By Transcript Due Date. Preferred Requirements
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) Within 180 Days Responsibilities:
- Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and as ordered by the attending physician.
- Observes, documents, and reports patient status during all radiation procedures, including response to medications or adverse reactions to contrast media, drugs, or radiation.
- Educates patient and family members regarding potential radiation side effects/care, diagnostic procedures, medications, And health/wellness.
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of documentation concerning nursing duties performed during patient procedure.
- Coordinates care of inpatients with other members of the healthcare team.
- Notifies Director and/or Radiation Oncologist of problems or potential problems associated with patient care.
- Functions as an information and education resource for the community and staff while maintaining the standards of professional nursing practice.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as health system initiatives. Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid time off (PTO) Sick pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc. #LI-DNI Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.
