Oncology RN - Radiation Oncology Hospital
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
The Radiation Oncology RN coordinates patient care within a multidisciplinary team and serves as the central point of contact for navigated patients. Responsibilities include conducting nursing assessments, assisting with simulations, and providing radiation-specific education and emotional support to patients and families.
The Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse (RN) functions as part of Radiation Oncology team in an outpatient setting. The Radiation Oncology RN conducts thorough nursing assessments and works with a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans for patients. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES Coordinates patient care with licensed practitioners, physicists, dosimetrists, and other applicable clinical professionals to ensure seamless and high-quality treatment. Serves as the central point of contact for all Radiation Oncology navigated patients, including interactions with medical, nursing and ancillary service providers. Assists with simulation and patient positioning to ensure comfort and accurate execution of prescribed therapies. Provides thorough Radiation-specific education and support to patients and families throughout their treatment journey. Assesses and monitors patients during CT procedures, administering emergency medications due to adverse reactions if necessary. Monitors patients compliance and progress with treatment plan and assists patients with referrals to outside resources and care coordination. Supports patients and families with compassionate emotional support and provides resources to patients and families, addressing concerns to enhance overall patient experience.
Education: Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma. Work Experience: One (1) years’ experience in the Oncology clinic setting.
Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any related programs. Demonstrates proficiency in assessments specific to radiation oncology patients. Demonstrated ability to work in an often stressful environment with patients and their families at various ages and levels of understanding. Expert ability to handle multiple priorities at once. Ability to respond appropriately to life-threatening situations. Utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
Preffered
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Work
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in the Oncology clinic setting.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently. May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead. May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift. May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise. May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines. Communicating with others to exchange information. Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. Workspace may vary from open to confined.. May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.
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Schedule: Full-Time
Shift Times: 830am_500pm
Paygrade: PG-37
Market context
In Florida, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospice, hospital, and other care settings, especially for RNs who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers often look for current RN licensure, at least one year of experience, active BLS certification, and reliable transportation, while benefits commonly include health insurance, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Before applying, confirm your license, BLS status, and driving readiness, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
