RN - RADIATION ONCOLOGY

General Purpose of Job:

Responsible for providing comprehensive patient care through the assessment of patients physiological, psychological and behavioral systems. Initiate a plan of action to meet the patient's needs and those as directed by the radiation oncologist.

• Assess patient's physiological, psychological and behavioral symptoms in order to prepare a plan of action meeting needs of each patient, evaluate action plan and modify as necessary and monitor the quality of patient care and documents as indicated.
• Assess dietary needs of the patient and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrate professional judgment in emergency situations by making appropriate decisions in carrying out nursing functions.
• Perform procedures and administer medication as directed by the physicians, assist physicians and therapists in simulation and treatment rooms as requested, and counsel patients under the direction of the physician.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of exam room supplies.
• Monitor and record data on patient's physical and mental status as needed.
• Educate the general nursing staff; including instructions on the handling and care of patients receiving both external and internal radiotherapy and teach nursing care to patients and their families.
• Involved in some handling of and assisting in radioisotope implants and High Dose Rate procedures.
• Refer patients and their families to hospital and community resources as needed. Describe what must be accomplished, not how it must be done.