RADIATION ONCOLOGY RN

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program. BSN preferred.
• Current registration and licensure in the state of Iowa as an RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience required; oncology and/or radiation oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Code BLS required. New employees certify within 3 months after hire date.
• Current ACLS certification preferred and may be obtained according to organizational education requirements.
• Knowledge of oncology nursing principles, radiation therapy treatment processes, symptom management, and supportive care interventions.
• Ability to perform comprehensive nursing assessments, patient triage, and ongoing monitoring of patients undergoing radiation therapy.