Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a PRN Registered Nurse to float between our Thornton and Boulder clinics as needed.

We realize that it sounds cliché but it is true - taking care of cancer patients is a calling. It’s much more than a job. Each of us has a unique story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same: to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients. Whether we are a nurse holding our patient’s hand, or a scheduler on the phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient’s schedule, we are deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $37.00-46.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining imaging studies and patient records
• Assist with PFC in getting new patient paperwork signed at time of consult
• Documents nursing assessments/patient intake forms, medication list and updates in the patient chart.
• Assesses patient needs and provides teaching and education pertaining to radiation treatments
• Document pain, depression and fatigue and vital signs for quality measures
• Document weekly patient visits and review discharge instructions with patient near final treatment, may involve getting follow up appointments scheduled
• Communicates all pertinent information and any interventions to the physician.
• Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart and to the Rad Onc team
• Follow up on ordered studies by Rad Onc physician, pull labs for concurrent chemo patients
• Completes disability/FMLA paperwork if needed for Rad Onc patients
• If interpreter needed utilize Proprio for consult/follow up patients
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred.

RN state license and current registration with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state. 

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 
Must maintain continuing education requirements. 

Minimum two years nursing experience required, oncology experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

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 (Lifting, standing, etc.) –

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.

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.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.  To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.