Overview:
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiation Oncology RN in Thornton.

Salary Range:

RN I (0-3 years of experience) $33.00 - $34.00

RN II (3-5 years of experience) $34.00 - $36.00

RN Snr (5+ years of experience) $36.00 - $42.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offer the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance
Responsibilities:
-Perform baseline assessments on new radiation oncology and follow-up patients which includes reviewing patient's medical records for baseline data and comparing with assessment data.

-Perform weekly and PRN assessment throughout course of treatment to include assessing patients for side effect of radiation and reporting changes in patient status to physician.

-Perform post-procedure assessment by responding to patient calls after completion of treatment.

-Implements plan of care in accordance with established standards, guidelines, protocols, and procedures based on actual and potential problems.

-Perform ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of nursing intervention and initiate appropriate changes.

-Complete admission assessment from on patients scheduled for radiation therapy.

-Coordinate and participate in immediate effective management of emergencies.

-Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, and staff including following through on patient information regarding allergies and pregnancy and adhering to all department safety/OSHA policies.

-Evaluate and assesses patient education and learning needs and provides information to patients/significant others based on these needs.

-Function as a patient advocate, respecting patients bill of rights through 1) confidentiality, 2) Right to be informed, 3) Right to privacy (physical and psychological) and advance directives.

-Acts as liaison between Nursing, Radiation Therapy and Business Office personnel to provide optimal interdisciplinary patient care and maintain effective relationship between services.

Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements;

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing,

Years of experience necessary for each level.

Level I - Requires 0-3 years experience, oncology experience preferred

Level II - Three to five years experience as a practicing registered nurse, oncology experience preferred.

Level III - Five years experience as a practicing registered nurse, oncology experience preferred.

Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.