RN Radiation Oncology

* Completes chart audits ensuring accuracy and documents changes.

* Completes nursing assessment for new patients (prepares charts, enters patient history in the EMR, and verifies medications).

* Updates patient care records.

* Implements corrective actions based on the recognition of changes in patient's condition.

* Knowledge of IV and/or oral chemotherapy medications that may be prescribed.

* Interprets basic laboratory and diagnostic data and communicates results to physician for follow-up/intervention.

* Demonstrates accuracy of documentation of assessments, interventions and patient responses.

* Utilizes the pain scale in assessing patient's pain and documents interventions and progress.

* Functions as a part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and concerns.

* Documents patients on concurrent treatment and communicates to the appropriate staff.

* Coordinates Brachy Therapy procedures with physicians offices and OR scheduling.

* Is responsible for patient teaching for pre-op and post-op follow up instructions.

* Maintains open interactions with various internals department, outside agencies, patients and their families.