Radiation Oncology RN
Cardiff, CO
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

ID: 63296840 Shift: Working 4-10's; weekdays. Description: Must have RN Radiation Oncology Work Experience (not Medical Oncology) and a minimum of 2-years of Traveler experience as an RN. The Radiation Oncology Nurse is a registered nurse who functions in a collaborative role with the Radiation Oncology Team in providing continuity and quality patient care. The nurse will assess and provide appropriate nursing interventions for the actual or potential problems that the patient may experience related to the disease process, treatment course, and follow up period. This role emphasizes teaching, counseling, and supportive functions needed to assist the patient and/or family to cope with and adjust to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The R.N. assists in the evaluation and examination of patients with the Radiation Oncologist. This person is the liaison between Radiation Oncology and other hospitals and/or departments as well as physicians groups/offices and other counseling/support groups. In this setting the Radiation Oncology Nurse will assess and provide appropriate referrals for alternative resources for recovery, rehabilitation, nursing home care, hospice and nutritional services.Schedule: Working 4-10's weekdays. Education:RN with current Colorado license in good standingBLS through American Heart AssociationACLS through American Heart AssociationExperience:At least 2 years of RN Radiation Oncology experience.Skills:Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinic environment.Ability to communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team with written and verbal proficiency.Ability to coordinate oncology patient care with other interdisciplinary staff.Flexibility and highly organizedKnowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients of varying age groups, human development stages, and cultural groups.Knowledge of chronic illness and comorbidity management.Current knowledge of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols in hematology/oncology and internal medicine practiceUnderstanding of the latest evidence-based oncology, immunology, pharmacology, community health, and cultural sensitivity information.Agency Please submit the following:1. Resume2. Skills Sheet3. BLS and ACLS4. NURSY's License Additional Information:1) RADIUS RULE: traveler's perm address must be at least 75 miles away from our facility. 2) CAPS Requirement (APPLY ASAP): *may take up to two weeks to obtain*Out of state agencies register in the system to run this as the employer. If they do not have a CO office/address, they will need to enter their real address but choose CO for the state (otherwise the registration will not save). They can then clarify in the Multiple Locations field that they are located out of state but have employees in CO. Please contact if you have further questions. 3) ***Please ensure the correct SS# and DOB is correct in Medefis. If not, your traveler may be pushed due to I.T./onboarding issues and Valley View may suspend your agency.*** Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91