RN- ONCOLOGY/RADIATION - Aultman Health Foundation

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS – colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. AultCare is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

AultCare/AHF will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on AultCare/AHF or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the AultCare/AHF Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.

Entity/Department/Position Specific Addendum

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Radiation Oncology provides care to adult patients diagnosed with cancer and other diagnosis that may require treatment with radiation therapy. Services include but are not limited to: consultations with a radiation oncologist, education on processes and side effects of treatment, treatment planning for external beam and brachytherapy radiation treatment, the delivery of prescribed treatments, side effect management, and follow up/survivorship after treatment completion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never

Occasional
10-33%

Frequent
34-65%

Continuous
66% of the day

Remarks

Lifting

0-10 lbs

X

10-20 lbs

X

20-35 lbs

X

35-50 lbs

X

50-75 lbs

x

75-100 lbs

X

over 100 lbs

X

Forward
Reaching

X

Overhead
Reaching

x

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Climbing

X

X

Stairs/Ladder

Bending
Stooping

X

Pushing
Pulling

X

0-10 lbs

10-20 lbs

20-35 lbs

35-50 lbs

50-100 lbs

over 100 lbs

Grasping/repetitive
sustained

X

Fine motor
coordination

X

Vision: Near/Far

X

Hearing: ordinary
converstation/other

X

HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE CATEGORY – Category I

Qualifications

• 1 year oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
• OCN certification encouraged but not required
• If not certified must obtain 12 CE oncology specific education each calendar year

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Establishes a trusting relationship with the patient and their caregivers
• Provides nursing care to the radiation therapy patient in accordance with the Oncology Nursing Society standards of Radiation Oncology Nursing Practice.
• Provides care coordination between the care team and facilitates timely referrals and interventions
• Provides education for the patient and family on all aspects of care and treatment and distributes written teaching tools that are culturally competent
• Keeps accurate and timely records in patient medical record
• Demonstrates lifelong learning through a knowledge and understanding of best practice and evidence-based guidelines for cancer treatment
• Participates in psychosocial distress screening and provides interventions and follow up as required
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation
• Supports strategic organizational goals
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Radiation Oncology Director

Skills

• As above

Working Conditions

• Work eight- nine hours a day. Hours are flexible based on patient schedule.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate patient appointment coverage.

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