RN Radiation Therapy PRN

Company: Trident Medical Center
Location: Charleston
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionSHIFT: PRN
SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem
Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as an PRN Radiation Therapy Registered Nurse in our Cancer Center.

As a PRN employee you'll enjoy:Flexible schedulingCompetitive pay401(k) with employer matchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramAdditionally, you will have a great opportunity for growth as you'll be joining one of the largest and most successful hospital organizations in the world.In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family and other members of the healthcare team, the Radiation Therapy RN using the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating develops the patient care plan. This includes coordinating care, obtaining pertinent patient information/records, maintaining patient care record, providing patient and family/significant other education, anticipating patient needs, managing treatment side effects, and supporting patients throughout the survivorship continuum.What you will do in this role:

• Perform effectively and efficiently nursing responsibilities of the radiation area
• Obtaining, organizing, and maintaining patient records for daily scheduled appointments as well as patients under treatment
• Coordinating and scheduling patient appointments for CT/Sims, V-Sims, and follow-up
• Capable of prioritizing task of the day to meet the needs of the patients and physicians during workday
• Make sure patient exam rooms are cleaned, stocked, and equipment is safe for patient use
• Entering of daily charges using Department EMR system that are specific to work area
• Reviews and orders patient education materials
• Participates in and supports cancer committee and tumor board
• Assist to ensure JCAOH requirements for nursing area met
• Reviews nursing documentation forms, updates and revises as needed
• Serves as a liaison for the patient/and or families/significant other between Dr. offices and other support services as needed
• Must be familiar with radiation safety procedures
• Must be familiar with all radiation modalities provided in the department to facilitate patient/family/significant other education
• Assist with transferring patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to exam and or treatment tables using the appropriate lift equipment
• Assist with daily data record-keeping to reflect charges and capture productivity
• Assist to organize weekly chart roundsQualificationsRequirementsMust be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is requiredMust be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN licenseA current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required upon hireOncology RN expereince is highly preferredFor more than 40 years Trident Medical Center has proudly served patients and families in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties in beautiful South Carolina. Trident Medical Center is a 320+ bed major medical center providing a comprehensive range of patient services and specialties including a 24-hour emergency room with a Level II Trauma Center.The hospital's specialty services include:
  • An award-winning Heart Center
  • The South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
  • The Trident Breast Care Center
  • The Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic - the region's only outpatient burn clinic offering services to patients of all ages.Trident Medical Center offers critical care services and 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist programs. Trident Medical Center is a five-star recipient for cardiovascular, neurosciences, critical care and patient safety outcomes according to a study released by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. This achievement is part of new findings and data featured in the Healthgrades 2019 Report to the Nation.HCA Healthcare, the parent company of Trident Medical Center, has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Medical Surgical Oncology RN opening. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.NoticeOur Company's recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here.For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-422-5627 option 1.

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