Charge Nurse Radiology Oncology

Summary

Responsible for offers individualized assistance to patients, families, and caregivers to help overcome healthcare system barriers. Using the nursing process, a Charge Nurse Radiology/Oncology provides education and resources to facilitate informed decision making and timely access to quality health and psychosocial care throughout all phases of the cancer care continuum.

Education/Qualifications Required:

• BS Degree in Nursing or Equivalent from Accredited University obtained through personal attending study method (not distant learning or on-line study method)

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Four (4 years) of experience out of which at least 1 year as a Charge Nurse on a Radiology Oncology Unit.

License:

• Current and in good Standing Nursing License/Registration (RN) to practice in country of residence

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Re-visit record collection and multidisciplinary visit coordination, patient education, pre-chemo teaching and pre-chemo coordination, post-chemo evaluation and coordination, symptom mgmt., post discharge (ED or hospitalization) assessment and coordination
• Improve patient outcomes of patients with cancer through staying abreast with latest evidence based practice extensive knowledge, specialized skills, and good clinical judgment
• Recognizes and addresses numerous complications that occur during and after treatment
• Provides consultation and collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan of care
• Coordinates diagnostics, procedures and specialist appointments
• Develops and implements performance improvement activities related to Joint Commission International and other cancer accreditation bodies
• Educates and/or organizes educational activities for caregivers to keep current with ONS recommendations and updated standards of care
• Ensuring prompt drug availability, referrals, scheduling at infusion center, etc.