UHS·Washington, District of Columbia
The Radiation Therapy RN provides evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing radiation treatments and manages treatment side effects. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe care and educating patients and their families.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients receiving radiation therapy. Coordinate patient care with Radiation Oncologists, Therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Educate patients and families about radiation procedures, side effects, and symptom management. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide post-treatment care. Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to safety protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes. Main Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with enrollment in a BSN program within 6 months of hire.
Active RN license in DC or eligibility to obtain prior to start.
Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience.
Current BLS certification.
Oncology nursing experience. ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification. Prior experience in Radiation Therapy or Oncology. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Candidates must have a BSN or ADN (with BSN enrollment), an active DC RN license, and at least one year of clinical RN experience. BLS certification is required, while oncology experience and ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification are preferred.
Market context
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