Job Title
Registered Nurse - Oncology (Radiation Oncology)
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Radiation Oncology team in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This role is crucial in providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy treatments.
The successful candidate will work within a dynamic outpatient setting, focusing on direct patient care, symptom management, patient education, and the safe administration of chemotherapy. This position requires a compassionate professional committed to supporting oncology patients throughout their treatment journey.
This is a contract position with a specific duration, offering an opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare service in the Lawrenceville community.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer chemotherapy and other oncology-related medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing radiation therapy, including assessment, monitoring, and management of treatment-related side effects.
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, potential side effects, self-care strategies, and medication management.
- Collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, documenting all aspects of care, assessments, and interventions.
- Monitor patient vital signs, assess pain levels, and manage symptoms proactively.
Required Qualifications
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, direct experience in oncology or radiation oncology.
- Current Chemotherapy Administration Certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Ability to work specified holidays as required by the facility.
- Must not reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility located at 1000 Medical Center Boulevard, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in chemotherapy administration and management of associated side effects.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills specific to oncology patient care.
- Expertise in IV insertion and venipuncture.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and family education, and team collaboration.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a patient caseload efficiently.
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and sensitivity when caring for oncology patients.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM shifts.
- Shift Duration: 8 hours per day.
- Days per Week: 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.
- Typical Hours: Shifts generally fall within the 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM timeframe, with specific start and end times varying.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Holiday Expectations: Required to work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the contract period.
- Contract Length: 14 weeks.
- Assignment Dates: September 28, 2026 - January 2, 2027.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Chemotherapy Administration Certification.