Job Title
Oncology Registered Nurse - Radiation Therapy
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as an Oncology Registered Nurse specializing in Radiation Therapy at a leading outpatient cancer center in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a high volume of patients (35-40 daily) undergoing various advanced radiation treatments, including IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and TBI.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on patient assessment, education, and supportive care throughout their radiation therapy journey. You will play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety, comfort, and understanding of their treatment plans in this specialized outpatient setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitoring vital signs and treatment tolerance during radiation therapy.
- Provide extensive patient and family education regarding radiation treatment procedures, potential side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Administer medications, including chemotherapy and supportive care drugs, as prescribed.
- Manage patient symptoms and provide supportive care to optimize comfort and quality of life.
- Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborate effectively with radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, physicists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in Radiation Oncology.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Chemotherapy Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in patient assessment and symptom management for oncology patients.
- Experience with advanced radiation therapy modalities such as IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and TBI.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to educate and support patients and families.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient clinic environment.
- Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record system.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, typically 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with variations.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Holiday Expectations: Must 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).
- Contract Length: 13 weeks.
- Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 - February 13, 2027.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Chemotherapy Certification.