Meritus Health·Washington County, Maryland
Provide professional nursing care and support to oncology patients undergoing radiation treatment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient assessments, symptom management, and care coordination.
$45.00
Mon. - Fri 730am - 4pm
The John R. Marsh Cancer Center is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Radiation Therapy team. This role provides professional nursing care and support to oncology patients undergoing radiation treatment, ensuring a patient-centered experience focused on safety, education, and compassionate care delivery.
The Radiation Therapy RN collaborates closely with radiation oncologists, physicists, therapists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary oncology teams to coordinate and manage patient care throughout the treatment continuum. Responsibilities include patient assessment, symptom management, patient and family education, care coordination, triage, and clinical support for patients receiving radiation oncology services.
Education - ASN or higher required; BSN or higher preferred.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required. Prior oncology experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must pocess high level of organization and communication skills.
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Requires an ASN or higher and at least one year of hospital experience, with a valid Maryland RN license or compact state license. BSN and prior oncology experience are preferred.
Market context
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